Cryptic crossword clue
Biting flower, character partied 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "partied" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case partied = caroused.
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 CAROUSED mean?

CAROUSED verb
  1. To engage in a noisy or drunken social gathering.
  2. To drink to excess.

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