Cryptic crossword clue
Source of energy is sun, acquired in short supply outside 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Source of energy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case source of energy = gasoline.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GASOLINE mean?

GASOLINE noun
  1. A flammable liquid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, mainly used as a motor fuel; petrol.
  2. Any specific kind of gasoline.
GASOLINE adjective
  1. Made from or using gasoline.

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