Cryptic crossword clue
Banish spirits with zero ice upsetting imbibing times 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Banish spirits" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case banish spirits = exorcize.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does EXORCIZE mean?

EXORCIZE verb
  1. To drive out supposed evil spirits from a person, place or thing, especially by an incantation or prayer
  2. To rid a person, place or thing of an evil spirit

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