Cryptic crossword clue
I must have moved slowly around — useless making creaking noise 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "creaking noise" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case creaking noise = crepitus.
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 CREPITUS mean?

CREPITUS noun
  1. Grating, crackling or popping sounds and sensations experienced under the skin and joints.

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