Cryptic crossword clue
Flattened earth in derelict land that’s been excavated 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Flattened" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case flattened = trampled.
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 TRAMPLED mean?

TRAMPLED verb
  1. To crush something by walking on it.
  2. (by extension) To treat someone harshly.
  3. To walk heavily and destructively.
  4. (by extension) To cause emotional injury as if by trampling.

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