Cryptic crossword clue
A bit of Bach in G, lyrical in an excruciating way 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "in an excruciating way" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in an excruciating way = achingly.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ACHINGLY mean?

ACHINGLY adverb
  1. In an aching manner; sorely.

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