Cryptic crossword clue
Fine wearing jumper, effervescent 8

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

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

FROTHING verb
  1. To create froth in (a liquid).
  2. (of a liquid) To bubble.
  3. To spit, vent, or eject, as froth.
  4. (literally) To spew saliva as froth; (figuratively) to rage, vent one's anger.
  5. To cover with froth.
FROTHING noun
  1. The act of something that froths.

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