The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word POSTMARK
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The straight part
We know that "Frank/description of Germany since 2002" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case frank/description of germany since 2002 = postmark.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 POSTMARK mean?
POSTMARK noun- A marking made by a postal service on a letter, package, postcard or the like, usually indicating the place where and the date and time when the item was received or processed for the first time, and often serving to cancel a postage stamp.
- To apply a postmark on.