Cryptic crossword clue
Sort of cream pudding, one from Raymond Blanc 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Sort of cream" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sort of cream = aftersun.
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 AFTERSUN mean?

AFTERSUN adjective
  1. Describing a cooling lotion applied to the skin after exposure to the sun

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