Cryptic crossword clue
A couple of points established in successor’s examination of feet 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "examination of feet" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case examination of feet = scansion.
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What does SCANSION mean?

SCANSION noun
  1. The rhythm or meter of a line or verse.
  2. The act of analysing the meter of poetry.
SCANSION verb
  1. (of text) Put into a rhythmic form or meter.
  2. (by extension) Impose patterns on.

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