Cryptic crossword clue
Waved proudly and ran to embrace relative 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Waved proudly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case waved proudly = flaunted.
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 FLAUNTED mean?

FLAUNTED verb
  1. To wave or flutter smartly in the wind.
  2. To parade, display with ostentation.
  3. To show off, as with flashy clothing.
FLAUNTED verb
  1. To flout.

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