Cryptic crossword clue
Terrific / beating 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Terrific/beating" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case terrific/beating = thumping.
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 THUMPING mean?

THUMPING verb
  1. To hit (someone or something) as if to make a thump.
  2. To cause to make a thumping sound.
  3. To thud or pound.
  4. To throb with a muffled rhythmic sound.
THUMPING noun
  1. A dull, heavy sound.
  2. A beating.
  3. A heavy defeat.
THUMPING adjective
  1. Exceptional in some degree.

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