Cryptic crossword clue
Like some porticos, poorly trimmed on the outside 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "Like some porticos" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like some porticos = pillared.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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