Cryptic crossword clue
Yoko hugged by Harry, promoting 11 as a mark of respect 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "a mark of respect" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a mark of respect = honorary.
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 HONORARY mean?

HONORARY noun
  1. An honorarium; a fee for services of no fixed value.
  2. A kind of secret society that operates in name only, with membership given to honor some achievement.
HONORARY adjective
  1. Given as an honor/honour, with no duties attached, and without payment.
  2. Voluntary.
  3. Describes the holder of a position or title that is assigned to him as a special honor rather than by normal channels.

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