Cryptic crossword clue
Nothing rises in ooze that’s thinner than usual 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "thinner than usual" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case thinner than usual = slimline.
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 SLIMLINE mean?

SLIMLINE adjective
  1. Gracefully slim or slender.
  2. Stripped of unnecessary features.

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