Cryptic crossword clue
Moans about fool’s revels 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "revels" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case revels = wassails.
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 WASSAILS mean?

WASSAILS noun
  1. A toast to health, usually on a festive occasion.
  2. The beverage served during a wassail, especially one made of ale or wine flavoured with spices, sugar, roasted apples, etc.
  3. Revelry.
  4. A festive or drinking song or glee.

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