Cryptic crossword clue
Parades leading to huffs and puffs with oldness creeping in 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Parades" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case parades = pageants.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PAGEANTS mean?

PAGEANTS noun
  1. A competition in which participants compete for a determination that one is the most physically attractive.
PAGEANTS noun
  1. An elaborate public display, especially a parade in historical or traditional costume.
  2. A spectacular ceremony.
  3. A wheeled platform for the exhibition of plays, etc.

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