Cryptic crossword clue
Went back over hint, tucking into wine 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Went back over" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case went back over = retraced.
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 RETRACED mean?

RETRACED verb
  1. To trace (a line, etc. in drawing) again.
  2. To go back over something, usually in an attempt of rediscovery.

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