Cryptic crossword clue
A hemp urn used by neanderthals perhaps 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PREHUMAN

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The straight part
We know that "neanderthals perhaps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case neanderthals perhaps = prehuman.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PREHUMAN mean?

PREHUMAN noun
  1. One of the human-like creatures prior to Homo sapiens.
PREHUMAN adjective
  1. Preceding the advent of modern humanity, Homo sapiens

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