Cryptic crossword clue
Yard in Glossop converted for cottonseed extract 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "cottonseed extract" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cottonseed extract = gossypol.
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 GOSSYPOL mean?

GOSSYPOL noun
  1. Any of a class of toxic polyphenols found in the seeds of the cotton plant

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