Cryptic crossword clue
Man almost trapped in a mine somewhere in Italy

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

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The straight part
We know that "somewhere in Italy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case somewhere in italy = piedmont.
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 PIEDMONT mean?

PIEDMONT noun
  1. Any region of foothills of a mountain range.
PIEDMONT adjective
  1. Formed or lying at the foot of a mountain range.

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