Cryptic crossword clue
Cuts 40 with one shot on murderous day 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cuts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cuts = topsides.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TOPSIDES mean?

TOPSIDES noun
  1. The side or part of something that is at the top.
  2. The surface of a ship’s hull that is above the water line.
  3. The structure and assembly of modules above the jacket or gravity base sub structure.
  4. The structure and assembly of modules on the deck of any floating installation.
  5. The outer side of a round of beef.

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