Cryptic crossword clue
Urgently holding court right away 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "right away" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case right away = directly.
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 DIRECTLY mean?

DIRECTLY adverb
  1. In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.
  2. In a straightforward way; without anything intervening; not by secondary, but by direct means.
  3. Plainly, without circumlocution or ambiguity; absolutely; in express terms.
  4. Exactly; just.
  5. Straightforwardly; honestly.
  6. Immediately.
  7. Soon; next; when it becomes convenient.
DIRECTLY conjunction
  1. As soon as; immediately.

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