Cryptic crossword clue
Predator concealing most of his weapon 8

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

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

FALCHION noun
  1. A somewhat curved, single-edged medieval sword of European origin, with the cutting edge on its convex side, whose design is reminiscent of the Persian scimitar and the Chinese dao.
  2. A billhook.
FALCHION verb
  1. Attack with a falchion.

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