Cryptic crossword clue
Fawn’s hoof — and light coat? 8

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

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

BOOTLICK noun
  1. A toady or sycophant.
BOOTLICK verb
  1. To seek favor from by fawning, servile behavior.
  2. To engage in fawning, servile behavior.

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