Cryptic crossword clue
International team’s second to wear unusual silver uniforms 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "uniforms" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case uniforms = liveries.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does LIVERIES mean?

LIVERIES noun
  1. Any distinctive identifying uniform worn by a group, such as the uniform worn by chauffeurs and male servants.
  2. The whole body of liverymen, members of livery companies.
  3. The paint scheme of a vehicle or fleet of vehicles.
  4. A taxicab or limousine.
  5. The delivery of property from one owner to the next.
  6. The writ by which property is obtained.
  7. The rental of horses or carriages; the rental of canoes; the care and/or boarding of horses for money.
  8. A stable that keeps horses or carriages for rental.
  9. An allowance of food; a ration, as given out to a family, to servants, to horses, etc.
  10. Release from wardship; deliverance.
  11. A low grade of wool.
  12. Outward markings, fittings or appearance
LIVERIES verb
  1. To clothe.

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