Cryptic crossword clue
Six in a makeshift boat escaped, borders avoided 8

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

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

OBVIATED verb
  1. To anticipate and prevent or bypass (something which would otherwise have been necessary or required).
  2. To avoid (a future problem or difficult situation).

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