Cryptic crossword clue
Victor gets sick after a helping 8

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

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What does AVAILING mean?

AVAILING verb
  1. To turn to the advantage of.
  2. To be of service to.
  3. To promote; to assist.
  4. To be of use or advantage; to answer or serve the purpose; to have strength, force, or efficacy sufficient to accomplish the object.
  5. To provide; to make available.
AVAILING noun
  1. Effect in achieving a goal or aim; purpose, use
AVAILING adjective
  1. Efficacious.

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