Cryptic crossword clue
Maintaining locks in rich area that’s been redeveloped 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Maintaining locks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case maintaining locks = haircare.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HAIRCARE mean?

HAIRCARE noun
  1. The care and treatment of the hair.

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