Cryptic crossword clue
Makes a whistling sound to attract female aboard steamer 8

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Makes a whistling sound" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case makes a whistling sound = swooshes.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SWOOSHES mean?

SWOOSHES noun
  1. A swooshing movement or sound
  2. A pattern or logo suggesting a swooshing movement.
SWOOSHES verb
  1. To move with a rushing or swirling sound

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