Cryptic crossword clue
Ducks walk when crossing road 8

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

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

MALLARDS noun
  1. A common and widespread dabbling duck, Anas platyrhynchos, whose male has a distinctive dark green head.

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