Cryptic crossword clue
Cook’s essence? Nothing left – empty bags 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cook’s essence" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cook’s essence = vanillin.
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 VANILLIN mean?

VANILLIN noun
  1. A chemical compound, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde, that is the primary constituent of vanilla.
  2. Synthetic compound used as a substitute for the extract of the vanilla bean.

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