The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word FALCONRY
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The straight part
We know that "Training birds of prey" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case training birds of prey = falconry.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 FALCONRY mean?
FALCONRY noun- The sport of hunting by using trained birds of prey, especially falcons and hawks.