The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SLEEPOUT
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The straight part
We know that "rest behind a hedge maybe" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rest behind a hedge maybe = sleepout.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 SLEEPOUT mean?
SLEEPOUT noun- A veranda or other outbuilding used as a sleeping area.
- An organised group of people sleeping in the open, often as a form of protest or to raise public awareness of an issue such as homelessness.
- A holiday in Africa where travellers sleep away from their home, generally in an open air safari lodge, private home or guest house.