Cryptic crossword clue
Old hacks taking old drink 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "drink" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case drink = expresso.
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 EXPRESSO mean?

EXPRESSO noun
  1. A concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water under high pressure through finely ground coffee.
  2. A drink that includes espresso as an ingredient.

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