Cryptic crossword clue
A great weight lifted, boat ultimately secured by man, tying up rope 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "tying up rope /tying up rope" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tying up rope /tying up rope = knotting.
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 KNOTTING mean?

KNOTTING verb
  1. To form into a knot; to tie with a knot or knots.
  2. To form wrinkles in the forehead, as a sign of concentration, concern, surprise, etc.
  3. To unite closely; to knit together.
  4. To entangle or perplex; to puzzle.
  5. To form knots.
  6. To knit knots for a fringe.
KNOTTING noun
  1. The formation of a knot.
  2. The swelling of the bulbus glandis.

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