Cryptic crossword clue
Root covering, one in a hundred 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Root covering" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case root covering = cementum.
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 CEMENTUM mean?

CEMENTUM noun
  1. A bony substance that covers the root of a tooth; cement.

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