Cryptic crossword clue
Dry friend showing cruel aspect 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 "cruel aspect" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cruel aspect = brutally.
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 BRUTALLY mean?

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

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