Cryptic crossword clue
Shabby fur; sides split

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

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The straight part
We know that "split" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case split = fissured.
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 FISSURED mean?

FISSURED verb
  1. To split, forming fissures.
FISSURED adjective
  1. Having fissures.

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