Cryptic crossword clue
Gut feelings about one’s hips 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "hips" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hips = haunches.
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 HAUNCHES mean?

HAUNCHES noun
  1. The area encompassing the upper thigh, hip and buttocks on one side of a human, primate, or quadruped animal, especially one that can sit on its hindquarters.
  2. The loin and leg of a quadruped, especially when used as food.
  3. A squat vertical support structure.
  4. A jerked underhand throw.

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