Cryptic crossword clue
Most of the time you’ll see batter going runny 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "going runny" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case going runny = thinning.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does THINNING mean?

THINNING verb
  1. To make thin or thinner.
  2. To become thin or thinner.
  3. To dilute.
  4. To remove some plants or parts of plants in order to improve the growth of what remains.
THINNING noun
  1. Process of removing plants or parts of plants to facilitate the growth of other plants
  2. Wood, leaves, or other plant parts removed during the process of thinning
  3. The action or result of reducing thickness, density, or number
THINNING adjective
  1. Becoming less thick, dense, or numerous

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