Cryptic crossword clue
Old hand stripped dingy bar 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "bar" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bar = omitting.
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 OMITTING mean?

OMITTING verb
  1. To leave out or exclude.
  2. To fail to perform.
  3. To neglect or take no notice of.
OMITTING noun
  1. An act of omission.

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