Cryptic crossword clue
Firm into trendy chinaware arriving on the scene 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "arriving on the scene" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case arriving on the scene = incoming.
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 INCOMING mean?

INCOMING noun
  1. The act of coming in; arrival.
  2. Enemy fire directed at oneself.
INCOMING adjective
  1. Coming (or about to come) in; arriving.
  2. Succeeding to an office.
INCOMING interjection
  1. A warning that something is coming towards you; especially enemy artillery fire

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