Cryptic crossword clue
Caribbean islands where snake gets protection 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Caribbean islands" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case caribbean islands = windward.
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 WINDWARD mean?

WINDWARD noun
  1. The direction from which the wind blows.
  2. The side receiving the wind's force.
WINDWARD adjective
  1. Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.
  2. On the side exposed to the wind.
WINDWARD adverb
  1. In a direction from which the wind blows, against or towards the wind.

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