Cryptic crossword clue
Russian fighter speeds and leaves country 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "leaves country" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case leaves country = migrates.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MIGRATES mean?

MIGRATES verb
  1. To relocate periodically from one region to another, usually according to the seasons.
  2. To change one's geographic pattern of habitation.
  3. To change habitations across a border; to move from one country or political region to another.
  4. To move slowly towards, usually in groups.
  5. : To move computer code or files from one computer or network to another.
  6. To induce customers to shift purchases from one set of a company's related products to another.

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