Cryptic crossword clue
German leader's overwhelmed by a trainee's case expressing ownership of a pain remedy 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "pain remedy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pain remedy = lenitive.
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 LENITIVE mean?

LENITIVE noun
  1. An analgesic or other source of relief from pain
  2. A laxative.
LENITIVE adjective
  1. Analgesic, able to reduce pain or suffering.
  2. Laxative; easing the bowels.
  3. (of a person) Mild; gentle.

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