Cryptic crossword clue
Eat to get over awful toil — having minimal energy, grow pale 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "grow pale" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case grow pale = etiolate.
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What does ETIOLATE mean?

ETIOLATE verb
  1. To make pale through lack of light, especially of a plant.
  2. To make pale and sickly-looking.
  3. To become pale or blanched.
ETIOLATE adjective
  1. Etiolated

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