Cryptic crossword clue
Maybe Oxford cox’s heart is set on Head of the River from first turning up 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "Maybe Oxford" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case maybe oxford = footwear.
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 FOOTWEAR mean?

FOOTWEAR noun
  1. Items or an item of clothing that is worn on the foot; a shoe, sandal, etc.

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