Cryptic crossword clue
A Parisian maiden getting questioned becomes exposed 8

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

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What does UNMASKED mean?

UNMASKED verb
  1. To remove a mask from someone.
  2. To expose, or reveal the true character of someone.
  3. To remove one's mask.
  4. To enable (an interrupt, etc.) by unsetting or setting the associated bit.
UNMASKED adjective
  1. Not masked
  2. No longer masked (from which a mask has been removed)

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