Cryptic crossword clue
In bodies a judge addresses damages 8

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

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More clues leading to the result INJURIES

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The straight part
We know that "damages" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case damages = injuries.
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 INJURIES mean?

INJURIES noun
  1. Damage to the body of a human or animal.
  2. The violation of a person's reputation, rights, property, or interests.
  3. Injustice.

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