Cryptic crossword clue
Knock out the suspect on top of Eiffel Tower 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Knock out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case knock out = etherise.
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 ETHERISE mean?

ETHERISE verb
  1. To convert into ether.
  2. To render insensible by means of ether, as by inhalation.

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