The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word VAGARIES
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result VAGARIES
- A grave is disturbed causing unexpected changes
- Deviates when taking in Georgia ramblings
- Changes one gradually at first within and, by chance, changes
- Occasionally glad to engage in changes, unpredictable changes
- Fancies changes around Georgia
- Fancies changes pocketing a grand
- Unexpected changes in Virginia –- good sign
- Unexpected turns, but a good sign following victory
- Peculiarities are initially evident in very good stars
- Unexpected variations is a grave change
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The straight part
We know that "Fancies" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fancies = vagaries.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 VAGARIES mean?
VAGARIES noun- An erratic, unpredictable occurrence or action.
- An impulsive or illogical desire; a caprice or whim.