Cryptic crossword clue
Potty covered in hair, as an artefact 3-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word MAN-MADE

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The straight part
We know that "as an artefact" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case as an artefact = man-made.
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 MAN-MADE mean?

MAN-MADE adjective
  1. Created by people, as opposed to occurring in nature; artificial or synthetic.

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