Cryptic crossword clue
Paraded with a Yankee, in a band, all round 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Paraded" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case paraded = sashayed.
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 SASHAYED mean?

SASHAYED verb
  1. To walk casually, showily or in a flirty manner; to strut, swagger or flounce.
  2. To chassé when dancing.
  3. To move sideways.

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