Cryptic crossword clue
German article about break point for Rolling Stones? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Rolling Stones" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rolling stones = drifters.
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 DRIFTERS mean?

DRIFTERS noun
  1. (sometimes derogatory) A person who moves from place to place or job to job.
  2. A type of lightweight sail used in light winds like a spinnaker.
  3. A driver who uses driving techniques to modify vehicle traction to cause a vehicle to slide or power slide rather than drive in line with the tires.
  4. One who takes part in drift fishing.
  5. A boat used for drift fishing.
  6. A parachutist who jumps before the rest of the group to determine the environmental conditions.
  7. A person employed in driving in rock other than coal.

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