Cryptic crossword clue
Glittering composition once a fellow penned 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Glittering" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case glittering = diamante.
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 DIAMANTE mean?

DIAMANTE noun
  1. An artificial diamond used as adornment, such as a rhinestone.
  2. A diamante poem.
DIAMANTE adjective
  1. Covered in diamante decorations
  2. Shiny or iridescent, as if covered in or made of diamonds

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