Cryptic crossword clue
Writer with showy jewellery having little taste 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "having little taste" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case having little taste = nibbling.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does NIBBLING mean?

NIBBLING verb
  1. To eat with small, quick bites.
  2. To bite lightly.
  3. To consume gradually.
  4. To find fault; to cavil.
NIBBLING noun
  1. The act or sound of one who nibbles.
  2. A small adjustment or encroachment.

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