Cryptic crossword clue
Al Capone’s version? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Al" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case al = aluminum.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ALUMINUM mean?

ALUMINUM noun
  1. A metallic chemical element (symbol Al) with an atomic number of 13.
  2. A single atom of this element.
  3. Aircraft or other machinery made partially or wholly of aluminum.

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