The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word EPILATOR
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The straight part
We know that "smoother" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case smoother = epilator.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 EPILATOR mean?
EPILATOR noun- An electrical device used for hair removal by mechanically grasping multiple hairs simultaneously and pulling them out.