Cryptic crossword clue
On parade, first of merrymakers making a curve 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "On parade" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case on parade = marching.
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 MARCHING mean?

MARCHING verb
  1. To walk with long, regular strides, as a soldier does.
  2. To cause someone to walk somewhere.
  3. To go to war; to make military advances.
  4. To make steady progress.
MARCHING verb
  1. To have common borders or frontiers
MARCHING noun
  1. An action described by the verb "to march".
MARCHING adjective
  1. That marches.
  2. Placed or situated in a line or lines, reminiscent or evocative of marching soldiers.

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