Cryptic crossword clue
Extra drink opening involves sailor getting plastered 8

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

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

MORTARED verb
  1. To use mortar or plaster to join two things together.
  2. To pound in a mortar.
  3. To fire a mortar (weapon).

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