Cryptic crossword clue
Fisherman MPs hire swimming across river 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Fisherman" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fisherman = shrimper.
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 SHRIMPER mean?

SHRIMPER noun
  1. One who fishes for or catches shrimp.
  2. A boat used in fishing for shrimp.

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