Cryptic crossword clue
Left field by opening in fence on the other side

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

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The straight part
We know that "on the other side" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case on the other side = overleaf.
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 OVERLEAF mean?

OVERLEAF adverb
  1. On the other side of a page

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