Cryptic crossword clue
African mammal drivers run over crossing road 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "African mammal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case african mammal = aardwolf.
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 AARDWOLF mean?

AARDWOLF noun
  1. The nocturnal, insectivorous, mammal, Proteles cristatus, of southern and eastern Africa, related to and resembling the hyena.

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