Cryptic crossword clue
Better looking one turning up to eat pork pie 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Better looking" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case better looking = comelier.
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 COMELIER mean?

COMELIER adjective
  1. (of a person) Pleasing or attractive to the eye.
  2. Suitable or becoming; proper; agreeable.

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