Cryptic crossword clue
Turning out to be appropriate 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Turning out to be/appropriate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case turning out to be/appropriate = becoming.
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 BECOMING mean?

BECOMING verb
  1. To arrive, come (to a place).
  2. To come about; happen; come into being; arise.
  3. Begin to be; turn into.
  4. To be proper for; to beseem.
  5. Of an adornment, piece of clothing etc.: to look attractive on (someone).
BECOMING noun
  1. The act or process by which something becomes.
BECOMING adjective
  1. Pleasingly suitable; fit; congruous; beautiful
  2. Decent, respectable

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