Cryptic crossword clue
Cruel first piece in Greek Scrabble for Plato and second son 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cruel" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cruel = pitiless.
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What does PITILESS mean?

PITILESS adjective
  1. Having, or showing, no pity; merciless
  2. Having no kindly feelings; unkind

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