Cryptic crossword clue
Made a fuss after coat wrinkled 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "wrinkled" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wrinkled = furrowed.
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 FURROWED mean?

FURROWED verb
  1. To cut one or more grooves in (the ground, etc.).
  2. To wrinkle.
  3. To pull one's brows or eyebrows together due to concentration, worry, etc.

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