Cryptic crossword clue
Fantastic bird returns calls for drinks 8

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

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

CORDIALS noun
  1. A concentrated noncarbonated soft drink which is diluted with water before drinking.
  2. An individual serving of such a diluted drink.
  3. A pleasant-tasting medicine.
  4. A liqueur prepared using the infusion process.
  5. A candy (or bonbon) usually made of milk chocolate, filled with small fruits (often maraschino cherries) and syrup or fondant.
  6. Anything that revives or comforts.

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