Cryptic crossword clue
Most cheerful nun is set adrift 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Most cheerful" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case most cheerful = sunniest.
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 SUNNIEST mean?

SUNNIEST adjective
  1. (of weather or a day) Featuring a lot of sunshine.
  2. (of a place) Receiving a lot of sunshine.
  3. (of a person or a person's mood) cheerful
  4. Of or relating to the sun; proceeding from, or resembling the sun; shiny; radiant.

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