Cryptic crossword clue
Was able to sail over line, finally, in leading position 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "leading position" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case leading position = headship.
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 HEADSHIP mean?

HEADSHIP noun
  1. The position of a head or chief.
  2. The position of a headmaster or headmistress.
  3. Authority or dignity.

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