Cryptic crossword clue
One competed after companion hurried up 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "hurried up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hurried up = chivvied.
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 CHIVVIED mean?

CHIVVIED verb
  1. To coerce or hurry along, as by persistent request.
  2. To subject to harassment or verbal abuse.
  3. To sneak up on or rapidly approach.
  4. To pursue as in a hunt.

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