Cryptic crossword clue
Nurse into drinks such as whisky cuts back 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "cuts back" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cuts back = shortens.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SHORTENS mean?

SHORTENS verb
  1. To make shorter; to abbreviate.
  2. To become shorter.
  3. To make deficient (as to); to deprive (of).
  4. To make short or friable, as pastry, with butter, lard, etc.
  5. To reduce or diminish in amount, quantity, or extent; to lessen.
  6. To take in the slack of (a rope).
  7. To reduce (sail) by taking it in.

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