Cryptic crossword clue
Wall-to-wall task for cleaner 8

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

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What does SWEEPING mean?

1. To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.
2. To move through a (horizontal) arc or similar long stroke.
3. To search (a place) methodically.
4. To travel quickly.
5. To play a sweep shot.
6. To brush the ice in front of a moving stone, causing it to travel farther and to curl less.
7. To move something in a long sweeping motion, as a broom.
8. To win (a series) without drawing or losing any of the games in that series.
9. To defeat (a team) in a series without drawing or losing any of the games in that series.
10. To remove something abruptly and thoroughly.
11. To brush against or over; to rub lightly along.
12. To carry with a long, swinging, or dragging motion; hence, to carry in a stately or proud fashion.
13. To strike with a long stroke.
14. To row with one oar to either the port or starboard side.
15. To draw or drag something over.
16. To pass over, or traverse, with the eye or with an instrument of observation.
17. (including) to vacuum a carpet or rug

1. An instance of sweeping.
2. The activity of sweeping.

1. Wide, broad, affecting or touching upon many things
2. Completely overwhelming

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