Cryptic crossword clue
Close to you, daughers stick around, demonstrating affection 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "demonstrating affection" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case demonstrating affection = cuddling.
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 CUDDLING mean?

CUDDLING verb
  1. To embrace affectionately, lie together snugly.
  2. To cradle in one's arms so as to give comfort, warmth.
  3. To lie close or snug; to crouch; to nestle.
CUDDLING noun
  1. The act of giving a cuddle.

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