Cryptic crossword clue
Attack without power can be done in quick bursts 5-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word RAPID-FIRE

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The straight part
We know that "done in/quick bursts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case done in/quick bursts = rapid-fire.
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 RAPID-FIRE mean?

RAPID-FIRE adjective
  1. (of a gun) Able to fire bullets in quick succession.
  2. (of a series of questions, etc.) Delivered in a rapid continuous stream.

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