Cryptic crossword clue
Rat overturned dull case for weapon 8

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

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

SCABBARD noun
  1. The sheath of a sword.
SCABBARD verb
  1. To put an object (especially a sword) into its scabbard.

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