Cryptic crossword clue
Japanese dish I nearly tried out, containing rabbit 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Japanese dish" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case japanese dish = teriyaki.
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 TERIYAKI mean?

TERIYAKI noun
  1. A cooking technique used in Japanese cuisine in which foods are broiled or grilled in a sweet soy sauce marinade.
  2. A sweet soy sauce marinade

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