Cryptic crossword clue
Back-up story used in Echo when short 8

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Back-up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case back-up = reliever.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does RELIEVER mean?

RELIEVER noun
  1. Something which relieves (pain, etc.).
  2. A relief pitcher.
  3. Someone who fills in for another.
  4. A garment kept for being lent out.

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