Cryptic crossword clue
French that’s grasped by dull artist’s model 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "artist’s model" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case artist’s model = maquette.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does MAQUETTE mean?

MAQUETTE noun
  1. A preliminary model or sketch used in preparation for making a sculpture.
MAQUETTE verb
  1. To prepare a maquette (of).

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