Cryptic crossword clue
Unmasking former flame’s faking 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Unmasking" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case unmasking = exposing.
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 EXPOSING mean?

EXPOSING verb
  1. To reveal, uncover, make visible, bring to light, introduce to.
  2. To subject photographic film to light thereby recording an image.
  3. To abandon, especially an unwanted baby in the wilderness.
  4. To submit to an active (mostly dangerous) substance like an allergen, ozone, nicotine, solvent, or to any other stress, in order to test the reaction, resistance, etc.
  5. To make available to other parts of a program, or to other programs.

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