Cryptic crossword clue
Lusted fancifully when embracing Doctor Fell 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Fell" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fell = stumbled.
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 STUMBLED mean?

STUMBLED verb
  1. To trip or fall; to walk clumsily.
  2. To make a mistake or have trouble.
  3. To cause to stumble or trip.
  4. To mislead; to confound; to cause to err or to fall.
  5. To strike or happen (upon a person or thing) without design; to fall or light by chance; with on, upon, or against.

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