Cryptic crossword clue
Family behind bolts hide from predator 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "hide from predator" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hide from predator = wolfskin.
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 WOLFSKIN mean?

WOLFSKIN noun
  1. The skin of a wolf.

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