Cryptic crossword clue
“Long to pursue runner”, said rapper to wit

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

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The straight part
We know that "to wit" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to wit = scilicet.
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 SCILICET mean?

SCILICET adverb
  1. Namely, to wit, as follows

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