Cryptic crossword clue
Onlookers surrounding king revealing all 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "revealing all" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case revealing all = starkers.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does STARKERS mean?

STARKERS adjective
  1. Completely nude.
  2. Stark raving mad.

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