The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word WHEREVER
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The straight part
We know that "some place or other" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case some place or other = wherever.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 WHEREVER mean?
WHEREVER adverb- An emphatic form of where.
- In or to whatever place; anywhere.
- In all places; everywhere.