Cryptic crossword clue
Arouse excitation? 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word INTOXICATE

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The straight part
We know that "Arouse excitation/it" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case arouse excitation/it = intoxicate.
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 INTOXICATE mean?

INTOXICATE verb
  1. To stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol.
  2. To excite to enthusiasm or madness.
INTOXICATE adjective
  1. Intoxicated.
  2. Overexcited, as with joy or grief.

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