Cryptic crossword clue
I back that woman to down one more stout 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "more stout" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case more stout = fleshier.
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 FLESHIER mean?

FLESHIER adjective
  1. Of, related to, or resembling flesh.
  2. (of a person) Having considerable flesh; plump.

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