Cryptic crossword clue
Stood up to rearrange dress-tie 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Stood up to" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stood up to = resisted.
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 RESISTED mean?

RESISTED verb
  1. To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
  2. To withstand the actions of.
  3. To oppose.
  4. To be distasteful to.

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