Cryptic crossword clue
Noseband: five kept in case puzzled lad 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Noseband" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case noseband = cavesson.
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 CAVESSON mean?

CAVESSON noun
  1. A part of a horse's bridle that consists of a headstall with a noseband. When a martingale is used, it is attached to the horse's head at the cavesson.

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