Cryptic crossword clue
Like a gentle female that could make man yield 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Like a gentle female" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like a gentle female = maidenly.
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 MAIDENLY mean?

MAIDENLY adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to a maiden.
  2. Suitable for, or befitting a maiden; gentle; modest; pure.

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