Cryptic crossword clue
Opener, yards away, stranded — falling and getting up 8

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

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

WAKENING verb
  1. To wake or rouse from sleep.
  2. To awaken; to cease to sleep; to be awakened; to stir.
WAKENING noun
  1. The act of awaking, or ceasing to sleep.

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