Cryptic crossword clue
They drink to steamship vessels 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "They drink" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they drink = tosspots.
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 TOSSPOTS mean?

TOSSPOTS noun
  1. A drunkard, one who drinks alcohol frequently.
  2. A fool, prat; an idiot.

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