Cryptic crossword clue
Most delicate feminine line established 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Most delicate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case most delicate = frailest.
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 FRAILEST mean?

FRAILEST adjective
  1. Easily broken physically; not firm or durable; liable to fail and perish
  2. Weak; infirm.
  3. Mentally fragile.
  4. Liable to fall from virtue or be led into sin; not strong against temptation; weak in resolution; unchaste.

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