Cryptic crossword clue
The woman hiding one shilling in well is most odd 8

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

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

FISHIEST adjective
  1. Of, from, or similar to fish.
  2. Suspicious; inspiring doubt.
  3. Of drag queens: appearing feminine.

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