Cryptic crossword clue
Ape concealed in old raincoat? The opposite 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Ape" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ape = hominoid.
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 HOMINOID mean?

HOMINOID noun
  1. Any primate (including humans and apes) belonging to the superfamily Hominoidea

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