Cryptic crossword clue
Stomachs turned by row that's less seemly 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "less seemly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case less seemly = smuttier.
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 SMUTTIER mean?

SMUTTIER adjective
  1. Soiled with smut; blackened, dirty.
  2. Obscene, indecent.
  3. Affected with the smut fungus.

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