Cryptic crossword clue
Fish stew consumed in grotty motel 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Fish stew" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fish stew = matelote.
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What does MATELOTE mean?

MATELOTE noun
  1. A stew made primarily with fish and wine.
  2. An old sailors' dance in double time, somewhat like a hornpipe.

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