Cryptic crossword clue
Struggles, heading to the end, beside eastern edge on this 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "edge on this" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case edge on this = oilstone.
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 OILSTONE mean?

OILSTONE noun
  1. A type of stone used for sharpening objects such as knives and razorblades.

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