Cryptic crossword clue
Railway enters cutting, turning aside 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "turning aside" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case turning aside = parrying.
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 PARRYING mean?

PARRYING verb
  1. To avoid, deflect, or ward off (an attack, a blow, an argument, etc.).
PARRYING noun
  1. The act of one who parries.

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