Cryptic crossword clue
SCTV’s Short lives for cocktails 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "cocktails" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cocktails = martinis.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MARTINIS mean?

MARTINIS noun
  1. A cocktail made with gin or vodka and vermouth.
  2. (sometimes proscribed) Any cocktail served in a cocktail glass, often sweet or fruity and aimed at women.

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