Really dig (8)
(Other definitions for excavate that I've seen before include "With spade" , "Unearth" , "Quarry" , "Dig out material from the ground" , "mine" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">really dig</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for adore that I've seen before include "Treasure" , "Very much like" , "Love (someone) deeply" , "Cherish" , "Love, worship" .)