Cryptic crossword clue
Curtain level in hole 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Curtain" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case curtain = portiere.
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 PORTIERE mean?

PORTIERE noun
  1. A car door.
  2. A hanging, such as a heavy curtain, placed over a door or doorway; a door curtain.

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