Cryptic crossword clue
Fighting tool buried inland 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Fighting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fighting = brawling.
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.
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What does BRAWLING mean?

BRAWLING verb
  1. To engage in a brawl; to fight or quarrel.
  2. To create a disturbance; to complain loudly.
  3. Especially of a rapid stream running over stones: to make a loud, confused noise.
  4. To pour abuse on; to scold.
BRAWLING verb
  1. To move to and fro, to quiver, to shake.
BRAWLING noun
  1. An unruly fight; a brawl.

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