Cryptic crossword clue
Cast off under manoeuvres, keeping low 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cast off" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cast off = unmoored.
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 UNMOORED mean?

UNMOORED adjective
  1. Not moored.
  2. Mentally immature, unstable, or lacking in emotional connections.
UNMOORED verb
  1. To unfix or unsecure (a moored boat).
  2. To weigh anchor.

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