Cryptic crossword clue
Prepared to rise and depart lair in turn 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Prepared to rise" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case prepared to rise = leavened.
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 LEAVENED mean?

LEAVENED verb
  1. To add a leavening agent.
  2. To cause to rise by fermentation.
  3. To temper an action or decision.
  4. To imbue; to infect; to vitiate.
  5. To rise or become larger.
LEAVENED adjective
  1. Prepared using leavening

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