The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ELAPSING
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More clues leading to the result ELAPSING
- Passing light over pipe
- Passing wind, single dad goes back inside
- Passing round drinks at home for example
- Turn of partner to err — for example, about passing
- Passing within three laps, in general
- Passing of time with pleasing novel
- Turn pale and squeal upon expiring
- Light rising piece of music gliding away
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What does ELAPSING mean?
ELAPSING verb- (of time) To pass or move by.