Cryptic crossword clue
Looking like a star, say, having borne ‘orrible nightmare? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Looking like a star" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case looking like a star = stellate.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does STELLATE mean?

STELLATE noun
  1. A stellate cell
STELLATE adjective
  1. Shaped like a star, having points, or rays radiating from a center.

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