Cryptic crossword clue
Going west and not really caring — OK? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Going west/Going west" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case going west/going west = croaking.
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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What does CROAKING mean?

CROAKING verb
  1. To make a croak.
  2. To utter in a low, hoarse voice.
  3. (of a frog, toad, raven, or various other birds or animals) To make its cry.
  4. To die.
  5. To kill someone or something.
  6. To complain; especially, to grumble; to forebode evil; to utter complaints or forebodings habitually.
CROAKING noun
  1. The sound of something that croaks.

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