The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word LATRINES
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The straight part
We know that "going places?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case going places? = latrines.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LATRINES mean?
LATRINES noun- An open trench or pit used for urination and defecation.
- Any facility or device used for urination or defecation, whether toilet, lavatory, or outhouse.
- A chamber pot.