Cryptic crossword clue
Rode from distant cape, coming in drained 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Rode" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rode = bicycled.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BICYCLED mean?

BICYCLED verb
  1. To travel or exercise using a bicycle.

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