Cryptic crossword clue
Heartless about jokes, reportedly wound Mark 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "wound Mark" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wound mark = cicatrix.
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 CICATRIX mean?

CICATRIX noun
  1. A scar that remains after the development of new tissue over a recovering wound or sore (also used figuratively).

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