Cryptic crossword clue
Generous fairytale creature the French found aboard ship 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Generous" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case generous = selfless.
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 SELFLESS mean?

SELFLESS adjective
  1. Having, exhibiting or motivated by no concern for oneself but for others; unselfish.

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