Cryptic crossword clue
Get a star involved in racy water sports?

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

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The straight part
We know that "racy water sports" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case racy water sports = regattas.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does REGATTAS mean?

REGATTAS noun
  1. A series of boat races, or sometimes a single race.
  2. A striped cotton fabric.

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