Cryptic crossword clue
Cut off a partner’s hiding place 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cut off /place" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cut off /place = amputate.
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 AMPUTATE mean?

AMPUTATE verb
  1. To surgically remove a part of the body, especially a limb

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