Cryptic crossword clue
Bags pics heading north carrying old bishop 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Bags" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bags = sporrans.
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 SPORRANS mean?

SPORRANS noun
  1. A small pouch, usually made of either fur or plain or fur-trimmed leather, which is worn, suspended from a belt or chain, on the front of a kilt and used to hold various items normally carried in trouser pockets.

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