Cryptic crossword clue
Less than half of processed iron on the object in well 8

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

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What does MINORITY mean?

MINORITY noun
  1. The state of being a minor; youth, the period of a person's life prior to reaching adulthood.
  2. Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority.
  3. (used attributively of a party, government, etc.) Empowered by or representing a minority (usually a plurality) of votes cast, legislative seats, etc., rather than an outright majority thereof.
  4. A member of an ethnic minority.
MINORITY adjective
  1. Of or relating to a minority.

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