Cryptic crossword clue
Detective falls down and gets off 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "gets off" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gets off = detrains.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does DETRAINS mean?

DETRAINS verb
  1. To exit from a train; to disembark
  2. To remove a passenger or passengers from a train; to evacuate passengers from a train.
  3. (of an athlete) to reduce one's training, particularly during the offseason, in preparation for a cycle of retraining.

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