The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ASTERISK
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result ASTERISK
- Star skater is spoilt
- Star skier sat out
- Wobbly set a danger for star
- … is what it will be if the typist doesn’t get a shift on
- Daisy is first to kiss star
- French cartoon character, it’s said, is a star
- Mark that may be one over the 8?
- Mark request about unorthodox rites
- Star guide to note
- Heartlessly takes dodgy chance to be a star
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The straight part
We know that "star" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case star = asterisk.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 ASTERISK mean?
ASTERISK noun- The symbol *.
- Something in the shape of or resembling the asterisk symbol.
- A blemish in an otherwise outstanding achievement.
- To mark or replace with an asterisk symbol (*); star.