Cryptic crossword clue
Breaking out innocent revolutionary with little noise 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Breaking out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case breaking out = erupting.
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 ERUPTING mean?

ERUPTING verb
  1. To eject something violently (such as lava or water, as from a volcano or geyser).
  2. To burst forth; to break out.
  3. To spontaneously release pressure or tension.

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