Cryptic crossword clue
Wine very nearly reaches its destination 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Wine" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wine = vermouth.
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 VERMOUTH mean?

VERMOUTH noun
  1. A dry, or sweet apéritif wine flavored with aromatic herbs, and often used in mixed drinks.
  2. An aperitif wine that matches the general description of vermouth.

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