Cryptic crossword clue
Scraping racket in a game 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Scraping" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case scraping = abrading.
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 ABRADING mean?

ABRADING verb
  1. To rub or wear off; erode.
  2. To wear down or exhaust, as a person; irritate.
  3. To irritate by rubbing; chafe.
  4. To cause the surface to become more rough.
  5. To undergo abrasion.
ABRADING verb
  1. To wrench (something) out.
  2. To wake up.
  3. To spring, start, make a sudden movement.
  4. To shout out.
  5. To rise in the stomach with nausea.

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