Cryptic crossword clue
Blowing up Brit's gun in revolt 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Blowing up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case blowing up = bursting.
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 BURSTING mean?

BURSTING verb
  1. To break from internal pressure.
  2. To cause to break from internal pressure.
  3. To cause to break by any means.
  4. To separate (printer paper) at perforation lines.
  5. To enter or exit hurriedly and unexpectedly.
  6. To erupt; to change state suddenly as if bursting.
  7. To produce as an effect of bursting.
  8. To interrupt suddenly in a violent or explosive manner; to shatter.
BURSTING noun
  1. The act by which something bursts.
BURSTING adjective
  1. Very eager (to do something).
  2. (often followed by "to go to...") Urgently needing to urinate.

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