Cryptic crossword clue
Old couple lagging behind everyone in fight to get big jumper 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "big jumper" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case big jumper = wallaroo.
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 WALLAROO mean?

WALLAROO noun
  1. Any of three closely related species of moderately large macropods, intermediate in size between the kangaroos and the wallabies.
  2. The common wallaroo, Macropus robustus; the most common and widespread species of the three.

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