Cryptic crossword clue
Australian crook perished crossing oceans 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Australian crook" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case australian crook = diseased.
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 DISEASED mean?

DISEASED verb
  1. To cause unease; to annoy, irritate.
  2. To infect with a disease.
DISEASED adjective
  1. Affected with or suffering from disease.

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