The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word RATAPLAN
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More clues leading to the result RATAPLAN
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The straight part
We know that "Tattoo" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tattoo = rataplan.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RATAPLAN mean?
RATAPLAN noun- A continuous, even drumming or rapping, as of the hooves of a galloping horse, or machine-gun fire.
- To drum repeatedly.