Cryptic crossword clue
Monotony of chaps in rough seas bearing south 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Monotony" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case monotony = sameness.
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 SAMENESS mean?

SAMENESS noun
  1. The quality of being the same; identity.
  2. The state of being equivalent; equality.
  3. A tiring lack of variety; monotony.

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