Cryptic crossword clue
Man’s close kin digging into tall grass for source of oil 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "source of oil" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case source of oil = rapeseed.
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 RAPESEED mean?

RAPESEED noun
  1. The seed of the rape plant, Brassica napus, used widely for animal feed and vegetable oil.
  2. The rape plant itself.

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