Cryptic crossword clue
Encourages torture on one likely to crack 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "one likely to crack" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one likely to crack = eggshell.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does EGGSHELL mean?

EGGSHELL noun
  1. The shell around an egg.
  2. A pale off-white colour, like that of the eggshell.
EGGSHELL adjective
  1. Of a pale yellowish-whitish colour, like that of the eggshell.
  2. Exhibiting the thinness, translucency or near-transparency, and fragility of an eggshell; as in eggshell porcelain.
  3. Very matt, having a low reflexivity, like an eggshell.

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