Cryptic crossword clue
Model basking outside is gorgeous 8

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

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

STUNNING verb
  1. To incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or unconsciousness.
  2. To shock or surprise.
  3. To hit the cue ball so that it slides without topspin or backspin (and with or without sidespin) and continues at a natural angle after contact with the object ball
STUNNING adjective
  1. Having an effect that stuns.
  2. Exceptionally beautiful or attractive.
  3. Amazing; wonderfully good.
STUNNING noun
  1. The act by which a person or animal is physically stunned.

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