Cryptic crossword clue
Unkindly townsfolk standing up changed into joining force 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "force" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case force = stiction.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does STICTION mean?

STICTION noun
  1. The static friction that needs to be overcome to enable relative motion of stationary objects in contact

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