Cryptic crossword clue
Cut across north London area entering course almost on time 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cut across" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cut across = transect.
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 TRANSECT mean?

TRANSECT noun
  1. A path along which a researcher moves to count and record observations or collect data.
TRANSECT verb
  1. To divide something by cutting transversely

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