Cryptic crossword clue
With the exception of a masked duo cast landed parts 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "landed parts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case landed parts = dukedoms.
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 DUKEDOMS mean?

DUKEDOMS noun
  1. A region ruled by a duke or duchess; a duchy.
  2. The rank or title of a duke.

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