Cryptic crossword clue
Indian queen in retreat shelters Lawrence, heartlessly cold, between major battles 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "between major battles" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case between major battles = interwar.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does INTERWAR mean?

INTERWAR adjective
  1. During or relating to the period of time between two wars, especially the two World Wars (1919–1939).

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