The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SUNBLOCK
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The straight part
We know that "Browning is thwarted by this" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case browning is thwarted by this = sunblock.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 SUNBLOCK mean?
SUNBLOCK noun- A sunscreen with high sun protection factor (SPF).