Cryptic crossword clue
Retiring, nocturnal creatures, fish find shelter 8

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

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What does STABLING mean?

STABLING verb
  1. To put or keep (an animal) in a stable.
  2. To dwell in a stable.
  3. To park (a rail vehicle).
STABLING noun
  1. A building, shed, or room for horses and cattle; a stable.

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