Cryptic crossword clue
Not put on the spot and not in the frame

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

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The straight part
We know that "Not put on the spot/not in the frame" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not put on the spot/not in the frame = unplaced.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does UNPLACED mean?

UNPLACED adjective
  1. Not assigned a place.
  2. Not among the first three horses to finish a race.

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