Cryptic crossword clue
Went past public appearance, covering head 8

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

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What does OVERTOOK mean?

OVERTOOK verb
  1. To pass a more slowly moving object or entity.
  2. To become greater than something else
  3. To occur unexpectedly; take by surprise; surprise and overcome; carry away

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