Cryptic crossword clue
Pour very shakily for dealer 8

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

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

PURVEYOR noun
  1. Someone who supplies what is needed, especially food.
  2. An officer who provided provisions for the king's household.
  3. A procurer; a pimp.

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