Cryptic crossword clue
Healing one from Cape town, perhaps 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Healing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case healing = sanative.
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 SANATIVE mean?

SANATIVE noun
  1. A curative or restorative remedy.
SANATIVE adjective
  1. That cures or restores; curative or restorative

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