The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SHOWCASE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result SHOWCASE
- Display toilet while in Oxford, perhaps?
- Footwear placed outside toilet when giving display
- Indicate condition of exhibit
- Whose mobile includes mostly moulded display?
- Cabinet‘s performance on occasion
- Highlight patient after performance in theatre, say
- Cabinet needs to prove argument …
- Son using which method to lead trial presentation?
- Exhibit porky figure around hotel with odd character
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The straight part
We know that "Cabinet" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cabinet = showcase.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 SHOWCASE mean?
SHOWCASE noun- A case for displaying merchandise or valuable items.
- A setting, occasion, or medium for exhibiting something or someone, especially in an attractive or favorable aspect.
- To display, demonstrate, show, or present.