Cryptic crossword clue
Vehicle occupied by English chum going backward and forward 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "forward" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case forward = malapert.
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 MALAPERT mean?

MALAPERT noun
  1. A cheeky, impudent, or saucy person.
MALAPERT adjective
  1. Cheeky, impudent, saucy.

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