Cryptic crossword clue
Rarefied and sensational whatnot 8

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

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

THINGAMY noun
  1. A thing (used in a vague way to refer to something whose name one cannot recall).
  2. Penis.
THINGAMY noun
  1. A person whose name is either unknown or forgotten

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