Cryptic crossword clue
A stir in the navy assists, we hear, parts of the army 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "parts of the army" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case parts of the army = brigades.
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 BRIGADES mean?

BRIGADES noun
  1. A group of people organized for a common purpose.
  2. Military unit composed of several regiments (or battalions) and including soldiers from different arms of service.
  3. A group of people who share views or beliefs.

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