Cryptic crossword clue
Go under bed and grin wickedly – it’s where mating takes place 8,6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 plus 6 letter word BREEDING GROUND

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The straight part
We know that "it’s where mating takes place" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it’s where mating takes place = breeding ground.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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