Cryptic crossword clue
Glad lots of petrol stores finally perish 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Glad" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case glad = thankful.
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 THANKFUL mean?

THANKFUL adjective
  1. Showing appreciation or gratitude.
  2. Obtaining or deserving thanks; thankworthy.

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