Cryptic crossword clue
Lawyer mostly drinking American liqueur 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "liqueur" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case liqueur = advocaat.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ADVOCAAT mean?

ADVOCAAT noun
  1. A Dutch liqueur made of egg yolks, sugar and strong liquor, typically brandy.

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