The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word OPOSSUMS
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More clues leading to the result OPOSSUMS
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The straight part
We know that "marsupials" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case marsupials = opossums.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 OPOSSUMS mean?
OPOSSUMS noun- Any American marsupial of the family Didelphidae. The common species of the United States is Didelphis virginiana.