Cryptic crossword clue
Behind soldier see heartless people in shades 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "shades" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shades = parasols.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does PARASOLS mean?

PARASOLS noun
  1. A small light umbrella used as protection from the sun.
  2. A miniature paper umbrella used as a decoration in tropical-themed cocktails.
  3. A roof or covering of a structure designed to provide cover from wind, rain, or sun.

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