Cryptic crossword clue
Broke diet, with a third of vol-au-vent demolished 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Broke" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case broke = violated.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does VIOLATED mean?

VIOLATED verb
  1. To break or disregard (a rule or convention).
  2. To rape.
  3. To cite (a person) for a parole violation.
VIOLATED adjective
  1. (of a rule or law) Having been broken or ignored, especially in a flagrant manner.
  2. (by extension) Abused, harmed or sexually victimized.

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