Cryptic crossword clue
Failure with promotion beginning to extol drink 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "drink" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case drink = lemonade.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does LEMONADE mean?

LEMONADE noun
  1. A flavoured beverage consisting of water, lemon, and sweetener, sometimes ice, served mainly as a refreshment.
  2. A clear, usually carbonated, beverage made from lemon or artificial lemon flavouring, water, and sugar.
  3. Recreational drugs of poor or weak quality, especially heroin.

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