Left high and dry (8)

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stranded

'left high and dry' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for stranded that I've seen before include "Abandoned or deserted - on beach" , "Left in difficulties - on the beach?" , "Left alone on beach?" , "Like rope" , "Beached" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times and The Times.

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