Cryptic crossword clue
Strays devoured the last bit of leftovers, following Indian madam 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Strays" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case strays = deviates.
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 DEVIATES mean?

DEVIATES noun
  1. A person with deviant behaviour; a deviant, degenerate or pervert.
  2. A value equal to the difference between a measured variable factor and a fixed or algorithmic reference value.
DEVIATES verb
  1. To go off course from; to change course; to change plans.
  2. To fall outside of, or part from, some norm; to stray.
  3. To cause to diverge.

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