Cryptic crossword clue
Beverage drunk before prom 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Beverage" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case beverage = highball.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HIGHBALL mean?

HIGHBALL noun
  1. A cocktail made from a spirit plus soda water etc.
  2. An all clear or full speed ahead signal.
  3. A very high bouldering problem, often with a hard landing.
HIGHBALL verb
  1. To make an estimate which tends toward exaggeration.
  2. (possibly obsolete) To move quickly; to hightail.

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