Cryptic crossword clue
Proper to fix name of race 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "of race" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case of race = ethnical.
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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