Cryptic crossword clue
Virginia elk devoured at first and ran away 8

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

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

VAMOOSED verb
  1. To run away (from); to flee.
  2. To hurry.
  3. To be expelled.

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