Cryptic crossword clue
Family of essayist warmer? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "warmer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case warmer = lambskin.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LAMBSKIN mean?

LAMBSKIN noun
  1. The skin of a very young sheep, especially prepared with the fleece still attached. A very fine form of leather.
  2. A kind of woollen cloth resembling this.

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