Cryptic crossword clue
Fragrant rug found in ruins of Cairo 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 plus 1 letter word AROMATIC} :

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The straight part
We know that "Fragrant" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fragrant = aromatic} :.
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 AROMATIC} : mean?

AROMATIC} : noun
  1. A fragrant plant or spice added to a dish to flavour it.
  2. Any aromatic compound.
AROMATIC} : adjective
  1. Fragrant or spicy.
  2. Having a closed ring of alternate single and double bonds with delocalized electrons.
  3. Derived from benzene.

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