Cryptic crossword clue
Anonymous appearance by the French secret police 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Anonymous" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case anonymous = faceless.
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 FACELESS mean?

FACELESS adjective
  1. Having no face
  2. Having or revealing no individual identity or character; anonymous.
  3. Having or revealing no individuality, personality or distinctive characteristics.

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