Cryptic crossword clue
Colonel stopping riot waving republican flag 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "flag" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case flag = tricolor.
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 TRICOLOR mean?

TRICOLOR adjective
  1. Having three colors.
TRICOLOR noun
  1. A flag consisting of three stripes that are either vertical or horizontal; all of equal size, and of a different colour each.

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