Cryptic crossword clue
Persecuting the Baskervilles? 8

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

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We know that "Persecuting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case persecuting = hounding.
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What does HOUNDING mean?

HOUNDING verb
  1. To persistently harass.
  2. To urge on against; to set (dogs) upon in hunting.
HOUNDING noun
  1. Pursuit, especially when persistent or relentless.
  2. The part of a mast below the hounds and above the deck.

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