Cryptic crossword clue
Sets aside rare mask for review 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Sets aside" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sets aside = earmarks.
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 EARMARKS mean?

EARMARKS verb
  1. To mark (as of sheep) by slitting the ear.
  2. (by extension) To specify or set aside for a particular purpose, to allocate.

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