Cryptic crossword clue
Being motionless I cannot … I must move! 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Being motionless" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case being motionless = inaction.
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 INACTION mean?

INACTION noun
  1. Lack of action or activity or labor

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