Cryptic crossword clue
Debris from ship crew abandoned a long time after last of attack 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Debris from ship" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case debris from ship = wreckage.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does WRECKAGE mean?

WRECKAGE noun
  1. Something wrecked, especially the remains or debris of something which has been severely damaged or destroyed.

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