Cryptic crossword clue
Touched up a des res abroad, below Cape 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Touched up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case touched up = caressed.
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 CARESSED mean?

CARESSED verb
  1. To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.
  2. To affect as if with a caress.

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