Cryptic crossword clue
Made fresh water last somehow, caught in the act 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Made fresh water" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case made fresh water = desalted.
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What does DESALTED mean?

DESALTED verb
  1. To remove salt from; to desalinate.

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