Cryptic crossword clue
Doctor and surgeon in terrible need forced medicine down 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "forced medicine down" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case forced medicine down = drenched.
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What does DRENCHED mean?

DRENCHED verb
  1. To soak, to make very wet.
  2. To cause to drink; especially, to dose (e.g. a horse) with medicine by force.
DRENCHED adjective
  1. Completely wet; sodden

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