Cryptic crossword clue
Carried half of bitter inside — seemed drunk 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "seemed drunk" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case seemed drunk = tottered.
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 TOTTERED mean?

TOTTERED verb
  1. To walk, move or stand unsteadily or falteringly; threatening to fall.
  2. To be on the brink of collapse.
  3. To collect junk or scrap.

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