Cryptic crossword clue
Pair of sprouts clipped right away 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Pair" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pair = geminate.
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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Crossword Answer definitions

GEMINATE noun
  1. A doubled or repeated letter or speech sound.
GEMINATE verb
  1. To arrange in pairs.
  2. To occur in pairs.
GEMINATE adjective
  1. Forming a pair.
  2. Of a consonant, pronounced longer and considered as being doubled

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