Cryptic crossword clue
Opening that may be on the starboard side, however? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Opening that may be on the starboard side, however?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case opening that may be on the starboard side, however? = porthole.
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 PORTHOLE mean?

PORTHOLE noun
  1. A gunport; an opening in the hull of a ship through which cannon are fired.
  2. A circular window set in the hull of a ship.

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