Cryptic crossword clue
Ditch partner after starting to brawl in a vicious manner 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "in a vicious manner" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in a vicious manner = brutally.
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 BRUTALLY mean?

BRUTALLY adverb
  1. In a brutal manner; viciously, barbarically.

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