Cryptic crossword clue
In desert, anything is open to the wind 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "open to the wind" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case open to the wind = draughty.
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 DRAUGHTY mean?

DRAUGHTY adjective
  1. Characterized by gusts of wind; windy.
  2. (of a building etc.) Not properly sealed against drafts (draughts).

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