Cryptic crossword clue
Somewhat faded it — a bleach is still open to further changes 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "still open to further changes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case still open to further changes = editable.
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 EDITABLE mean?

EDITABLE adjective
  1. Capable of being edited.

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