The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ANTHILLS
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The straight part
We know that "workers’ rises" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case workers’ rises = anthills.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 ANTHILLS mean?
ANTHILLS noun- A cone-shaped formation constructed from sediment and other available materials by ants or termites. The colony nests underneath this cone.