Cryptic crossword clue
Staff getting on and coping with difficulties 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "coping with difficulties" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case coping with difficulties = managing.
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 MANAGING mean?

MANAGING verb
  1. To direct or be in charge of.
  2. To handle or control (a situation, job).
  3. To handle with skill, wield (a tool, weapon etc.).
  4. To succeed at an attempt.
  5. To achieve (something) without fuss, or without outside help.
  6. To train (a horse) in the manège; to exercise in graceful or artful action.
  7. To treat with care; to husband.
  8. To bring about; to contrive.
MANAGING noun
  1. Management

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