Cryptic crossword clue
Mocking food in Germany, primarily 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Mocking" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mocking = scoffing.
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What does SCOFFING mean?

SCOFFING verb
  1. To jeer; to laugh with contempt and derision.
  2. To mock; to treat with scorn.
SCOFFING verb
  1. To eat food quickly.
  2. To eat.
SCOFFING noun
  1. The act of one who scoffs; derision; mockery.

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