Cryptic crossword clue
Classified at first: Extra-ordinary sponge exudes liquid  8

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

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The straight part
We know that "exudes liquid" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case exudes liquid = secretes.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SECRETES mean?

SECRETES verb
  1. (of organs, glands, etc.) To extract a substance from blood, sap, or similar to produce and emit waste for excretion or for the fulfilling of a physiological function.
  2. To exude or yield.
SECRETES verb
  1. To conceal.

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