Cryptic crossword clue
Wonder if aristocrat‘s game hid in lake 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Wonder if aristocrat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wonder if aristocrat = chinless.
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 CHINLESS mean?

CHINLESS adjective
  1. Without a (pronounced) chin.
  2. Having a weak or indecisive character; ineffectual or dim-witted.

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