Cryptic crossword clue
Marries and goes off embracing husband after speculation 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Marries" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case marries = betroths.
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 BETROTHS mean?

BETROTHS verb
  1. To promise to give in marriage.
  2. To promise to take (as a future spouse); to plight one's troth to.

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