Cryptic crossword clue
Papa keeping final letter under wraps before the Telegraph becomes 8?

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word PRETENTIOUS

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The straight part
We know that "8" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case 8 = pretentious.
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 PRETENTIOUS mean?

PRETENTIOUS adjective
  1. Intended to impress others; ostentatious.
  2. Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.

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