Cryptic crossword clue
Moreover, smoothens the firewood holders 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "firewood holders" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case firewood holders = andirons.
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 ANDIRONS mean?

ANDIRONS noun
  1. A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side

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