Cryptic crossword clue
Climbing aids a number with boring equipment left out 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Climbing aids" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case climbing aids = tendrils.
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 TENDRILS mean?

TENDRILS noun
  1. A thin, spirally coiling stem that attaches a plant to its support.
  2. A hair-like tentacle.

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