Cryptic crossword clue
In the past, stop a rescue at sea after onset of storm 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "In the past, stop" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in the past, stop = surcease.
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 SURCEASE mean?

SURCEASE noun
  1. Cessation; stop; end.
SURCEASE verb
  1. To come to an end; to desist.
  2. To bring to an end.

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