Cryptic crossword clue
Tributary of Lune fit for swimming around noon 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Tributary" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tributary = influent.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does INFLUENT mean?

INFLUENT noun
  1. A stream which flows into another stream or lake
  2. Fluids flowing in
  3. An organism having an important effect on a plant or animal community
INFLUENT adjective
  1. Flowing in
  2. Exercising astral influence
  3. Having an important effect on a plant or animal community

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