Cryptic crossword clue
Allowed astronomer to leave Earth, with fatal consequences 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "with fatal consequences" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case with fatal consequences = lethally.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LETHALLY mean?

LETHALLY adverb
  1. In a lethal manner, in manner which is or will be fatal.

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