Cryptic crossword clue
One raking in money sailors overheard on dock 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "One raking in money" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one raking in money = croupier.
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 CROUPIER mean?

CROUPIER noun
  1. The person who collects bets and pays out winnings at a gambling table, such as in a casino.
  2. One who, at a public dinner party, sits at the lower end of the table as assistant chairman.

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