Cryptic crossword clue
Acrylic sweeper agitated spiders, for example 6-8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 15 letter word CREEPY-CRAWLIES

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "spiders, for example" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case spiders, for example = creepy-crawlies.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does CREEPY-CRAWLIES mean?

CREEPY-CRAWLIES noun
  1. (trademark erosion) an automated suction pool cleaner.

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