Cryptic crossword clue
Hesitating to own item of jewellery 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Hesitating" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hesitating = havering.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HAVERING mean?

HAVERING verb
  1. To hem and haw
  2. To talk foolishly; to chatter.
HAVERING adjective
  1. Hesitant; indecisive.
  2. Long-winded

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