Cryptic crossword clue
Crosses sailors, full of anger 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Crosses" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case crosses = saltires.
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 SALTIRES mean?

SALTIRES noun
  1. An ordinary (geometric design) in the shape of an X. It usually occupies the entire field in which it is placed.
  2. The Saint Andrew's cross, the flag of Scotland.

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