Cryptic crossword clue
Boat parts Royal Mail put in when following cart heading west 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Boat parts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case boat parts = yardarms.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does YARDARMS mean?

YARDARMS noun
  1. The outer end of a yard, often equipped with blocks for reeving signal halyards.

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