Cryptic crossword clue
Stamp bearing Queen and Queen Rat 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Rat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rat = squealer.
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 SQUEALER mean?

SQUEALER noun
  1. Any animal or person who squeals.
  2. A pig.
  3. An informant.
  4. Anything that makes a squealing noise.
  5. The European swift.
  6. The harlequin duck.
  7. The American golden plover.
  8. A young pigeon.

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