I next get caught through being clumsy (8)

I believe the answer is:

inexpert

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'being clumsy' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'i next get caught' is the wordplay.
'get' becomes 'per' (I can't justify this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'caught' means one lot of letters goes inside another.
'next' enclosing 'per' is 'nexpert'.
'i'+'nexpert'='INEXPERT'

'through' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for inexpert that I've seen before include "Lacking professional skill" , "non-professional" , "Clumsy" , "Green" , "Lacking skill or knowledge" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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