Cryptic crossword clue
Former partner, abusive in tried case, forced out 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "forced out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case forced out = extruded.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does EXTRUDED mean?

EXTRUDED verb
  1. To push or thrust out.
  2. To form or shape (a metal, plastic etc.) by forcing it through a die or an opening.
  3. To expel; to drive off.

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