Cryptic crossword clue
Hides cubs, sore after frolicking 8

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

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What does OBSCURES mean?

OBSCURES verb
  1. To render obscure; to darken; to make dim; to keep in the dark; to hide; to make less visible, intelligible, legible, glorious, beautiful, or illustrious.
  2. To hide, put out of sight etc.
  3. To conceal oneself; to hide.

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