Cryptic crossword clue
Putting on idiot to show hesitation in goal-mouth 8

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

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What does ASSUMING mean?

ASSUMING verb
  1. To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof
  2. To take on a position, duty or form
  3. To adopt a feigned quality or manner; to claim without right; to arrogate
  4. To receive, adopt (a person)
  5. To adopt (an idea or cause)
ASSUMING noun
  1. An assumption.
ASSUMING adjective
  1. Haughty; arrogant

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