Cryptic crossword clue
Choose strange alloy 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "alloy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case alloy = electrum.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ELECTRUM mean?

ELECTRUM noun
  1. Amber.
  2. An alloy of gold and silver, used by the ancients; now specifically a natural alloy with between 20 and 50 per cent silver.
  3. German silver plate.

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