Cryptic crossword clue
Mercury removed by the irate fishmonger ends up getting a sword-like shape 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "a sword-like shape" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a sword-like shape = ensiform.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does ENSIFORM mean?

ENSIFORM adjective
  1. Shaped like a sword blade

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