Cryptic crossword clue
They cover hair and will get in the way of lovers 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "They cover hair" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they cover hair = bandeaux.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BANDEAUX mean?

BANDEAUX noun
  1. A band for the hair.
  2. A band.
  3. A narrow, tight bra, especially when strapless; hence, any women's top made from a similar band of fabric.
BANDEAUX noun
  1. A bandeau, a single band (or a set of such bands) for a woman’s hair.

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