Cryptic crossword clue
Canal maybe, wide, Wear and Tay somehow combined 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Canal maybe" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case canal maybe = waterway.
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 WATERWAY mean?

WATERWAY noun
  1. A body of water, such as a river, channel or canal, that is navigable.
  2. A conduit or watercourse, such as on the deck of a ship, to drain water.

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