Cryptic crossword clue
Worry over effort producing decorative design 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "decorative design" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case decorative design = fretwork.
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 FRETWORK mean?

FRETWORK noun
  1. Ornamental woodwork either carved in low relief or cut through

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