Cryptic crossword clue
Gathers shellfish round river 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Gathers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gathers = wrinkles.
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 WRINKLES mean?

WRINKLES noun
  1. A small furrow, ridge or crease in an otherwise smooth surface.
  2. A line or crease in the skin, especially when caused by age or fatigue.
  3. A fault, imperfection or bug especially in a new system or product; typically, they will need to be ironed out.
  4. A twist on something existing; a novel difference.
WRINKLES noun
  1. A winkle

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