Cryptic crossword clue
Balloon: one rotates up in the air 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Balloon" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case balloon = aerostat.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does AEROSTAT mean?

AEROSTAT noun
  1. An aircraft, such as a dirigible or balloon, that derives its lift from buoyancy rather than from wings or rotors.
  2. A moored balloon flown in a semi-permanent manner, such as a border patrol monitoring balloon affixed at 18,000 feet (~6 km).

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