Cryptic crossword clue
Dominated by Eve, Rob or Dicky 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Dominated" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dominated = overbore.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does OVERBORE mean?

OVERBORE verb
  1. To modify so that the capacity of the burning cartridge powder is greater than the volume within the barrel.
OVERBORE adjective
  1. Such that the capacity of the burning cartridge powder is greater than the volume within the barrel.
OVERBORE verb
  1. To carry over.
  2. To push through by physical weight or strength; to overwhelm, overcome.
  3. To prevail over; to dominate, overpower; to oppress.
  4. To produce an overabundance of fruit.

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