Cryptic crossword clue
Fingering curious jewellery 8

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

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

RUMBLING verb
  1. To make a low, heavy, continuous sound.
  2. To discover deceitful or underhanded behaviour.
  3. To move while making a rumbling noise.
  4. To fight; to brawl.
  5. (of a game controller) to provide haptic feedback by vibrating.
  6. To cause to pass through a rumble, or polishing machine.
  7. To murmur; to ripple.
RUMBLING noun
  1. A muted sound of complaint or discontent.
  2. A deep low noise.
RUMBLING adjective
  1. Deep- and slow-sounding.

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