Cryptic crossword clue
Water he’s sprayed goes around 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "goes around" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case goes around = wreathes.
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 WREATHES mean?

WREATHES verb
  1. To twist, curl or entwine something into a shape similar to a wreath.
  2. To form a wreathlike shape around something.
  3. To curl, writhe or spiral in the form of a wreath.
  4. To turn violently aside or around; to wrench.

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