Cryptic crossword clue
Stoned after joint not far from the ground 4-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 4 letter word KNEE HIGH

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The straight part
We know that "not far from the ground" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not far from the ground = knee high.
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 KNEE HIGH mean?

KNEE HIGH noun
  1. (usually in the plural) A sock or stocking that reaches to the knees.
KNEE HIGH adjective
  1. Reaching to the height of a person's knees.

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