Cryptic crossword clue
Make daring clot mostly retreat 8

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

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What does EMBOLDEN mean?

EMBOLDEN verb
  1. To render (someone) bolder or more courageous.
  2. To encourage, inspire, or motivate.
  3. To format text in boldface.

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