Cryptic crossword clue
Old joke good editor crossed out 8

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

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What does EXPUNGED mean?

EXPUNGED verb
  1. To erase or strike out.
  2. To eliminate completely; annihilate.
  3. To delete permanently (e-mail etc.) that was previously marked for deletion but still stored.

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