Cryptic crossword clue
Bring up one under care located astern 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "located astern" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case located astern = rearward.
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 REARWARD mean?

REARWARD noun
  1. The part that comes last or is situated in the rear; conclusion, wind-up.
  2. The last troop; the rear of an army; a rear guard.
REARWARD adjective
  1. Toward the back or rear of something.
REARWARD adverb
  1. Toward the back or rear of something.

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