Cryptic crossword clue
Blast out rocks — not the full amount 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "not the full amount" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not the full amount = subtotal.
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 SUBTOTAL mean?

SUBTOTAL noun
  1. The total for a part of a list of numbers being summed.
SUBTOTAL verb
  1. To calculate a subtotal.
SUBTOTAL adjective
  1. Less than total; partial.

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