Cryptic crossword clue
Advised not to go swimming in lake, deep at one end 8

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Advised" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case advised = mentored.
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 MENTORED mean?

MENTORED verb
  1. To act as someone's mentor
MENTORED adjective
  1. Under the control of a mentor

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