Cryptic crossword clue
Family in flashy clothing, damned 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "damned" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case damned = blinking.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BLINKING mean?

BLINKING verb
  1. To close and reopen both eyes quickly.
  2. To flash on and off at regular intervals.
  3. To perform the smallest action that could solicit a response.
  4. To shut out of sight; to evade; to shirk.
  5. To trick; to deceive.
  6. To turn slightly sour, or blinky, as beer, milk, etc.
  7. To teleport, mostly for short distances.
BLINKING noun
  1. The act of something that blinks.
BLINKING adjective
  1. That blinks.
  2. Bloody

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