The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SOUVENIR
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result SOUVENIR
- Reminder of archdeacon, one tucking into tart
- In Paris come upon small coin as memento
- Nervous about holding international trophy
- Trophy item that could be unobtrusive, but possibly not needed
- Strange virus one may pick up on holiday
- Reminder of holiday making one awfully envious, right?
- Reminder of place over in US that’s been transformed
- Remembrance Sunday offers up varied events — not involving religion for starters
- One reminds man to check middle of crust in cooker
- Reminder making one nervous
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The straight part
We know that "pick up on holiday" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pick up on holiday = souvenir.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 SOUVENIR mean?
SOUVENIR noun- An item of sentimental value, to remember an event or location.
- To take (an article) as a souvenir, especially illicitly, for example during wartime.