Cryptic crossword clue
Sanctimonious seaman stealing 8

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

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

PIRATING verb
  1. To appropriate by piracy, plunder at sea.
  2. (intellectual property) To create and/or sell an unauthorized copy of
  3. (intellectual property) To knowingly obtain an unauthorized copy of
  4. To engage in piracy.

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