Cryptic crossword clue
Beelzebub’s punishment, expect him to shoot? 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Beelzebub’s punishment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case beelzebub’s punishment = hellfire.
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 HELLFIRE mean?

HELLFIRE noun
  1. The fire of Hell.
  2. Fire produced by the Devil, or a similar supernatural creature connected to Hell.
  3. A fire that burns with unusual heat or ferocity.
HELLFIRE adjective
  1. Of or relating to a violent, apocalyptic and ultimate day of reckoning and judgment; usually characterizing a form of Christian preaching.

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