Cryptic crossword clue
Hood wearing English dressing  8

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

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The straight part
We know that "dressing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dressing = enrobing.
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 ENROBING mean?

ENROBING verb
  1. To invest or adorn with a robe or vestment; to attire.
  2. To coat or cover.

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