Cryptic crossword clue
Decorated journalist attached to military display 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Decorated" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case decorated = tattooed.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does TATTOOED mean?

TATTOOED verb
  1. To apply a tattoo to (someone or something).
  2. To hit the ball hard, as if to figuratively leave a tattoo on the ball.
TATTOOED verb
  1. To tap rhythmically on, to drum.
TATTOOED adjective
  1. Having with one or more tattoos.

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