Cryptic crossword clue
Coachman d-dead in midst of major con?ict 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Coachman" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case coachman = waggoner.
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 WAGGONER mean?

WAGGONER noun
  1. Someone who drives a wagon.

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