Cryptic crossword clue
Teasing repartee from stern about sou’wester, perhaps 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Teasing repartee" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case teasing repartee = backchat.
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 BACKCHAT mean?

BACKCHAT noun
  1. Cheeky or impertinent responses, especially to criticism.
BACKCHAT verb
  1. To respond in a disputative, often sarcastic manner.

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