Cryptic crossword clue
Groom’s job? Running after bride at the start 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Groom’s job?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case groom’s job? = brushing.
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 BRUSHING mean?

BRUSHING verb
  1. To clean with a brush.
  2. To untangle or arrange with a brush.
  3. To apply with a brush.
  4. To remove with a sweeping motion.
  5. To touch with a sweeping motion, or lightly in passing.
  6. To clean one's teeth by brushing them.
BRUSHING noun
  1. An instance of brushing.
BRUSHING adjective
  1. Brisk; light

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