Cryptic crossword clue
Slander in the air: rugby forwards getting cosmetic treatment 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word MUDPACK

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "cosmetic treatment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cosmetic treatment = mudpack.
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What does MUDPACK mean?

MUDPACK noun
  1. A paste of earth or clay, applied to the face for therapeutic or cosmetic purposes.

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