Cryptic crossword clue
In character of bad one at sea? Sound at start of horror 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Sound at start of horror" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sound at start of horror = aspirate.
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 ASPIRATE mean?

ASPIRATE noun
  1. The puff of air accompanying the release of a plosive consonant.
  2. A sound produced by such a puff of air.
  3. A mark of aspiration (#) used in Greek; the asper, or rough breathing.
ASPIRATE verb
  1. To remove a liquid or gas by means of suction.
  2. To inhale so as to draw something other than air into one's lungs.
  3. To produce an audible puff of breath. especially following a consonant.
ASPIRATE adjective
  1. Aspirated

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