Cryptic crossword clue
Barman does extremely badly – these help him stay afloat 8

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

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What does ARMBANDS mean?

ARMBANDS noun
  1. A band worn around the arm, usually to symbolize protest or mourning.
  2. A band worn around the arm of the captain of a team.
  3. An inflatable band worn round the arms to keep afloat in water

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