Cryptic crossword clue
In the morning, bus dropping back behind schedule — walk! 8

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

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We know that "walk" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case walk = ambulate.
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What does AMBULATE mean?

AMBULATE verb
  1. To walk; to relocate oneself under the power of one's own legs.

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