Cryptic crossword clue
Curve lifted over web is turned sideways 8

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

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What does CRABWISE mean?

CRABWISE adjective
  1. In the manner of a crab; sideways.
  2. Incidental.
CRABWISE adverb
  1. In the manner of a crab; sideways.

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