Cryptic crossword clue
Italian lover: see one repeatedly be so frisky 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Italian lover" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case italian lover = cicisbeo.
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 CICISBEO mean?

CICISBEO noun
  1. (18th century Italy) A knightly servant of a high-born lady.
  2. A married woman's lover; a kept man.

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