Cryptic crossword clue
Splendid publicity inspiring duke’s older relative 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "older relative" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case older relative = granddad.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GRANDDAD mean?

GRANDDAD noun
  1. Grandfather
  2. A familiar or disparaging term of address to an old man.

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