Cryptic crossword clue
One therefore must split frightfully large stone that glows? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "stone that glows" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stone that glows = girasole.
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 GIRASOLE mean?

GIRASOLE noun
  1. A variety of sunflower, Helianthus tuberosus, native to North America, having yellow flower heads and edible tubers.
  2. The tuber of this plant, eaten as a vegetable.
GIRASOLE noun
  1. A fire opal.

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