Cryptic crossword clue
Meteorological phenomenon commander took in, in leaving war zone 8,5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 plus 5 letter word OCCLUDED FRONT

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The straight part
We know that "Meteorological phenomenon" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case meteorological phenomenon = occluded front.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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