Cryptic crossword clue
Curve under an arch, design adorns it 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Curve under an arch/Curve under an arch" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case curve under an arch/curve under an arch = intrados.
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 INTRADOS mean?

INTRADOS noun
  1. The inner curve of an arch or vault.

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