Cryptic crossword clue
Coat reapplied with flair in building with eight columns 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word OCTASTYLE

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The straight part
We know that "building with eight columns" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case building with eight columns = octastyle.
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 OCTASTYLE mean?

OCTASTYLE noun
  1. A portico with eight columns.
OCTASTYLE adjective
  1. Having eight columns in the front row (of a portico etc.)

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