Cryptic crossword clue
Digs up with spades always moving? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "always moving" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case always moving = rootless.
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 ROOTLESS mean?

ROOTLESS adjective
  1. Of a plant or another thing, having no roots.
  2. Being a wanderer; having no ties to a particular locale.
  3. Without (the use of) a root user account.

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