The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word APPLAUSE
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More clues leading to the result APPLAUSE
- A quiet intermission around end of recital – then this erupts?
- A round plate visible during an intermission
- USA about to be swallowed by multinational company – cheers!
- Computer giant hosting an American gets general approbation
- Hand back old man left in Gap
- Acclamation of unusual papal custom
- Charlotte’s content to hold Australian’s hand
- Both leave 18 plays clapping
- Software – so before this, use hand
- Kind of appeal to receive American sign of approval
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The straight part
We know that "A quiet intermission around end of recital – then this erupts?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a quiet intermission around end of recital – then this erupts? = applause.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does APPLAUSE mean?
APPLAUSE noun- The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation.