Cryptic crossword clue
Depress inspector with alcohol 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Depress" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case depress = dispirit.
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 DISPIRIT mean?

DISPIRIT verb
  1. To lower the morale of; to make despondent; to dishearten.

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