Cryptic crossword clue
Woods manages to keep still 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Woods" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case woods = coppices.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does COPPICES mean?

COPPICES noun
  1. A grove of small growth; a thicket of brushwood; a wood cut at certain times for fuel or other purposes, typically managed to promote growth and ensure a reliable supply of timber. See copse.

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