Cryptic crossword clue
Ceremonial stuff, ultimately terrible joke taking time 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Ceremonial stuff" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ceremonial stuff = equipage.
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 EQUIPAGE mean?

EQUIPAGE noun
  1. Equipment or supplies, especially military ones.
  2. Military dress; uniform, armour etc.
  3. A type of horse-drawn carriage.
  4. The carriage together with attendants; a retinue.
EQUIPAGE verb
  1. To furnish with an equipage.

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