Cryptic crossword clue
On cruise ship, disheartened, drink more stout 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "more stout" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case more stout = portlier.
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 PORTLIER mean?

PORTLIER adjective
  1. Somewhat fat, pudgy, overweight.
  2. Having a dignified bearing; handsome, imposing.

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