Cryptic crossword clue
Wizened personnel in a sort of garden 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Wizened" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wizened = shrunken.
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 SHRUNKEN mean?

SHRUNKEN verb
  1. To cause to become smaller.
  2. To become smaller; to contract.
  3. To cower or flinch.
  4. To draw back; to withdraw.
  5. To withdraw or retire, as from danger.
  6. To move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust.
SHRUNKEN adjective
  1. Reduced in size as a result of shrinkage; shrivelled.

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