Cryptic crossword clue
What one familiar with Wagner does in audition, offering ornamentation 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "ornamentation" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ornamentation = nosering.
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 NOSERING mean?

NOSERING noun
  1. A ring affixed to the snout of cattle, to make them follow immediately when a chain is attached to the ring.
  2. A ring worn on a person's nose, for jewelry

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