Cryptic crossword clue
Streaky was oozing round the outside 8

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

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What does BRINDLED mean?

BRINDLED verb
  1. To form streaks of a different color.
BRINDLED adjective
  1. Of a brownish, tawny or gray colour, with streaks or spots; streaky, spotted

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