Cryptic crossword clue
Incorrectly describe the winning beauty of art? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Incorrectly describe" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case incorrectly describe = misstate.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does MISSTATE mean?

MISSTATE verb
  1. To make a statement that is in error, inadvertently; to say incorrectly, through a slip of the tongue.

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