Cryptic crossword clue
Grassland beyond old city on the banks of Euphrates 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Grassland" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case grassland = pastures.
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 PASTURES mean?

PASTURES noun
  1. Land, specifically, an open field, on which livestock is kept for feeding.
  2. Ground covered with grass or herbage, used or suitable for the grazing of livestock.
  3. Food, nourishment.
PASTURES verb
  1. To move animals into a pasture.
  2. To graze.
  3. To feed, especially on growing grass; to supply grass as food for.

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