Cryptic crossword clue
Changing pain reliever's good for energy 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Changing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case changing = morphing.
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 MORPHING mean?

MORPHING verb
  1. To change shape, from one form to another, through computer animation.
  2. (of fantastic beings in science fiction or fantasy) To shapeshift.
  3. To undergo dramatic change in a seamless and barely noticeable fashion.
MORPHING noun
  1. The smooth transformation of one image into another using digital tweening.

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