Cryptic crossword clue
Protective walls, bits sheltering primate 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Protective walls" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case protective walls = parapets.
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 PARAPETS mean?

PARAPETS noun
  1. A low protective wall.
  2. Part of a perimeter that extends above the roof.
  3. A fortification consisting of a wall.

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