The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word MARKSMAN
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More clues leading to the result MARKSMAN
- Celebrates fifth of November – and without a hint of drinking shot
- He’s unlikely to be found missing
- What a defender does for shooter?
- Identifies fellow as one likely to hit target
- Trading pioneer on offshore island, one hitting his targets?
- One who might shoot king arrested by alien?
- Goalscorer does defender’s job
- Someone missing rarely stays close to husband
- Great shooter, partner of one of the Waugh brothers
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The straight part
We know that "shot" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shot = marksman.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does MARKSMAN mean?
MARKSMAN noun- A man or person skilled at hitting targets, as with a firearm, bow, or thrown object.
- Goalscorer.