Cryptic crossword clue
Shocks from power cuts without resistance 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Shocks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shocks = outrages.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does OUTRAGES mean?

OUTRAGES noun
  1. An excessively violent or vicious attack; an atrocity.
  2. An offensive, immoral or indecent act.
  3. The resentful anger aroused by such acts.
  4. A destructive rampage.
OUTRAGES verb
  1. To cause or commit an outrage upon; to treat with violence or abuse.
  2. To violate; to rape (a female).
  3. To rage in excess of.

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