Cryptic crossword clue
Wandered around and finally caught a spider spinning 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does TRAIPSED mean?

TRAIPSED verb
  1. To walk in a messy or unattractively casual way; to trail through dirt.
  2. To walk about, especially when expending much effort, or unnecessary effort.
  3. To walk (a distance or journey) wearily or with effort; to walk about or over (a place).

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