Cryptic crossword clue
First aid post getting into gear before Waterloo? 8,7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 plus 7 letter word DRESSING STATION

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The straight part
We know that "First aid post" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case first aid post = dressing station.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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