Cryptic crossword clue
Brave infantry gets flower 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "flower" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case flower = crowfoot.
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 CROWFOOT mean?

CROWFOOT noun
  1. Any of many plants, mostly of the genus Ranunculus, that have a leaf shaped somewhat like a bird's foot; especially the buttercups

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