The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word UPPERCUT
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More clues leading to the result UPPERCUT
- Spell of prosperity broken — that’s a blow
- Drug adulterated? That’s a blow
- Drug diluted, which is a blow
- Part of boxer’s repertoire in higher division
- Blow where meal without starter not totally delightful
- Drug reduced, might that hurt?
- Potential knockout’s superior cleavage
- Superior reduced strike
- Blow up a canal
- Evening meal: no starter and keep away from the punch
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The straight part
We know that "the punch" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case the punch = uppercut.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does UPPERCUT mean?
UPPERCUT noun- A swinging blow aimed upwards at the opponent's chin.
- A cut shot that sends the ball over the wicket-keeper's head.
- To strike with an uppercut