Cryptic crossword clue
Indian peace beginning to envelop small hovels 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "hovels" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hovels = shanties.
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 SHANTIES mean?

SHANTIES noun
  1. A roughly-built hut or cabin.
  2. A rudimentary or improvised dwelling, especially one not legally owned.
  3. An unlicensed pub.
SHANTIES noun
  1. A song a sailor sings, especially in rhythm to his work.

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