Cryptic crossword clue
What identifies quality of target by hawk? 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "What identifies quality" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what identifies quality = kitemark.
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 KITEMARK mean?

KITEMARK noun
  1. A certification symbol placed on products by the British Standards Institute, based on the letters BS.
  2. (by extension) Any similar certification intended to signify safety or good quality
KITEMARK verb
  1. To approve or certify by awarding the kitemark.

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