Cryptic crossword clue
Stern of this boat is less sturdy 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "less sturdy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case less sturdy = slighter.
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 SLIGHTER mean?

SLIGHTER adjective
  1. Small
  2. Of slender build
  3. Even, smooth or level
  4. (especially said of the swa) still; with little or no movement on the surface
  5. Foolish; silly; not intellectual.
  6. Bad, of poor quality.
  7. Slighting; treating with disdain.
SLIGHTER noun
  1. One who slights.

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