Cryptic crossword clue
  Vessel that stole into street 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Vessel" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case vessel = showboat.
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 SHOWBOAT mean?

SHOWBOAT noun
  1. A river steamboat having a resident theatre.
  2. (by extension) A showoff.
SHOWBOAT verb
  1. To show off.

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