Cryptic crossword clue
The lady’s surrounded by deer most savage 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "most savage" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case most savage = harshest.
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 HARSHEST mean?

HARSHEST adjective
  1. Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.
  2. Severe or cruel.

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