Cryptic crossword clue
Salty lamb joint maybe eaten by mistake 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Salty" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case salty = brackish.
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 BRACKISH mean?

BRACKISH adjective
  1. (of water) Salty or slightly salty, as a mixture of fresh and sea water, such as that found in estuaries.
  2. Distasteful; unpleasant; not appealing to the taste.
  3. Repulsive

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