Cryptic crossword clue
Players embrace that man, for each one cries 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "cries" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cries = whimpers.
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 WHIMPERS mean?

WHIMPERS noun
  1. A low intermittent sob.
WHIMPERS verb
  1. To cry or sob softly and intermittently.
  2. To cry with a low, whining, broken voice; to whine; to complain.
  3. To say something in a whimpering manner.

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