Cryptic crossword clue
Rubber’s general practice to hide errors, primarily? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Rubber" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rubber = masseuse.
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 MASSEUSE mean?

MASSEUSE noun
  1. A woman who performs massage; a female masseur.
  2. A masseur; a man who performs massage.

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