Cryptic crossword clue
The guy would deviate around a deterrent to progress 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "deterrent to progress" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case deterrent to progress = headwind.
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 HEADWIND mean?

HEADWIND noun
  1. A wind that blows directly against the course of a vehicle, like an aircraft, train, or ship.

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