Cryptic crossword clue
Crew gets old dresses 8

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

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

BANDAGES noun
  1. A strip of gauze or similar material used to protect or support a wound or injury.
  2. A strip of cloth bound round the head and eyes as a blindfold.
  3. (by extension) A provisional or makeshift solution that provides insufficient coverage or relief.
BANDAGES verb
  1. To apply a bandage to something.

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