The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ARTISTIC
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More clues leading to the result ARTISTIC
- Fine-looking heavy vehicle, first to be introduced
- Inside lorry it's elegantly designed
- Cultural traits unexpectedly shown by current clubs
- Creative doctor a strict one
- Creative painter, returning to attic after losing head, is found inside
- Creative trait is developed by college
- Beautiful sweetheart is ticklish, a bit!
- Creative heart is ticking somewhat
- It’s moved around in a lorry with great skill
- Stylish vehicle’s parked outside institute on street
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The straight part
We know that "with great skill" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case with great skill = artistic.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 ARTISTIC mean?
ARTISTIC adjective- Having or revealing creative skill.
- Relating to or characteristic of art or artists.
- Aesthetically pleasing.
- Artistically, in an artistic style.