Cryptic crossword clue
Character transporting a lot, extraordinarily large quantity 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "large quantity" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case large quantity = cartload.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CARTLOAD mean?

CARTLOAD noun
  1. The amount that a cart can carry.
  2. (by extension) Any large amount.
  3. (specifically) A load: various English units of weight or volume based upon standardized cartloads of certain commodities.

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