Cryptic crossword clue
Costa Rican orchid that’s neat? Yes, when from the south 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Costa Rican orchid" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case costa rican orchid = cattleya.
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 CATTLEYA mean?

CATTLEYA noun
  1. Any plant of the genus Cattleya, a species of orchid.

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