Cryptic crossword clue
What critic does like Greek hero out of uniform? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "What critic does" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what critic does = asperses.
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What does ASPERSES mean?

ASPERSES verb
  1. To sprinkle or scatter (liquid or dust).
  2. To falsely or maliciously charge another; to slander.

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