Cryptic crossword clue
Emily spoke sharply, and set sail 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "set sail" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case set sail = embarked.
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 EMBARKED mean?

EMBARKED verb
  1. To get on a boat or ship or (outside the USA) an aeroplane.
  2. To start, begin.
  3. To cause to go on board a vessel or boat; to put on shipboard.
  4. To engage, enlist, or invest (as persons, money, etc.) in any affair.

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