Cryptic crossword clue
When in Paris, you prove to be most discerning 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "most discerning/most discerning" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case most discerning/most discerning = astutest.
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 ASTUTEST mean?

ASTUTEST adjective
  1. Quickly and critically discerning.
  2. Shrewd or crafty.

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