Cryptic crossword clue
Naughty Paul getting into bed with Enigmatist’s first mate

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

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The straight part
We know that "mate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mate = copulate.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does COPULATE mean?

COPULATE verb
  1. To engage in sexual intercourse.
COPULATE adjective
  1. Joined; associated; coupled.
  2. (grammar) Joining subject and predicate; copulative.

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