The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word AVULSION
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The straight part
We know that "Sudden removal of land" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sudden removal of land = avulsion.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 AVULSION mean?
AVULSION noun- The loss or separation of a body part, either by surgery or due to trauma
- An abrupt change in the course of a river, typically from one channel to another
- Movement of soil during a flood, or during a change in the course of a river, especially when a resulting change of land ownership is involved