Cryptic crossword clue
Label meant somehow to be attached to wild animal 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Label" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case label = nametape.
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 NAMETAPE mean?

NAMETAPE noun
  1. A kind of nametag that can be sewn onto clothing.

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