Cryptic crossword clue
Large liver OK cooked, but too much 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "too much" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case too much = overkill.
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 OVERKILL mean?

OVERKILL noun
  1. A destructive capacity that exceeds that needed to destroy an enemy; especially with nuclear weapons.
  2. (by extension) An unnecessary excess of whatever is needed to achieve a goal.
  3. An unnecessary excess of disposal because of too high criteria of inspection.
OVERKILL verb
  1. To destroy something with more (nuclear) force than is required.
  2. To dispose of too many items because of too high criteria of inspection.
  3. To do something excessive to achieve a goal.

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