Cryptic crossword clue
Object about pub’s watering down 8

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

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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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