Cryptic crossword clue
Assails farm animals seen around middle of pasture 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Assails" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case assails = lambasts.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does LAMBASTS mean?

LAMBASTS verb
  1. To scold, reprimand or criticize harshly.
  2. (dated in UK English but not US English) To give a thrashing to; to beat severely.

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