Cryptic crossword clue
Raved after traveller returned bearing bouquet 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "bearing bouquet" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bearing bouquet = perfumed.
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 PERFUMED mean?

PERFUMED verb
  1. To apply perfume to; to fill or impregnate with a perfume; to scent.
PERFUMED adjective
  1. Scented, having been given a pleasant smell.

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