Cryptic crossword clue
Going around as sailor, carrying ancient literature 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Going around" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case going around = rotating.
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 ROTATING mean?

ROTATING verb
  1. To spin, turn, or revolve.
  2. To advance through a sequence; to take turns.
  3. (of aircraft) To lift the nose, just prior to takeoff.
  4. To spin, turn, or revolve something.
  5. To advance something through a sequence; to allocate or deploy in turns.
  6. To replace older materials or to place older materials in front of newer ones so that older ones get used first.
  7. To grow or plant (crops) in a certain order.
ROTATING adjective
  1. Undergoing physical rotation
  2. That proceeds in sequence or in turns

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