Cryptic crossword clue
Sponges coat covered in trophies 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Sponges" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sponges = cupcakes.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does CUPCAKES mean?

CUPCAKES noun
  1. A small cake baked in a paper container shaped like a cup, often with icing on top.
  2. An attractive young woman.
  3. A weak or effeminate man.
  4. Term of endearment

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