Cryptic crossword clue
Face mask? 8

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

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

CONFRONT verb
  1. To stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance; to come face to face with
  2. To deal with.
  3. To something bring face to face with.
  4. To come up against; to encounter.
  5. To engage in confrontation.
  6. To set a thing side by side with; to compare.
  7. To put a thing facing to; to set in contrast to.

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