Cryptic crossword clue
Object for lawyers is to protect witch and plug cracks in one’s case? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "cracks in one’s case?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cracks in one’s case? = rhagades.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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