Cryptic crossword clue
Bear is up – almost Heartily given to gushing 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "gushing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gushing = effusive.
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 EFFUSIVE mean?

EFFUSIVE adjective
  1. Gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression).
  2. Pouring, spilling out freely; overflowing.
  3. (of igneous rock) Extrusive; having solidified after being poured out as molten lava.

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