Cryptic crossword clue
Brown and olive almost describes a fabric 8

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

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

DUNGAREE noun
  1. Heavy denim fabric, often blue; blue jean material.
  2. Pants or overalls made from such fabric.
DUNGAREE noun
  1. Heavy denim pants or trousers, usually with bib and braces, worn especially as work clothing.

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