Cryptic crossword clue
Appropriate to put on a very loud alarm 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "alarm" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case alarm = affright.
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.
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What does AFFRIGHT mean?

AFFRIGHT noun
  1. Great fear, terror, fright.
AFFRIGHT verb
  1. To terrify, to frighten, to inspire fright in.
AFFRIGHT adjective
  1. Afraid; terrified; frightened

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