Cryptic crossword clue
Hanging around with sailor and Yankee in band 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Hanging around" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hanging around = tarrying.
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 TARRYING mean?

TARRYING verb
  1. To delay; to be late or tardy in beginning or doing anything.
  2. To linger in expectation of something or until something is done or happens.
  3. To abide, stay or wait somewhere, especially if longer than planned.
  4. To stay somewhere temporarily.
  5. To wait for; to stay or stop for; to allow to linger.
TARRYING noun
  1. The act of one who tarries; a waiting or staying behind.

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