Cryptic crossword clue
Twitching antlers around last of these stags in watchful state 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ALERTNESS

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What does ALERTNESS mean?

ALERTNESS noun
  1. The quality of being alert or on the alert

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