Cryptic crossword clue
Flourish as scoundrel with dreadful clue one penned 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Flourish" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case flourish = curlicue.
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 CURLICUE mean?

CURLICUE noun
  1. A fancy twisting or curling shape usually made from a series of concentric circles.
CURLICUE verb
  1. To make or adorn (something) with curlicues, or as if with curlicues.

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