Cryptic crossword clue
Bringing up a beef gravy initially in need of stirring 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Bringing up a beef" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bringing up a beef = grousing.
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 GROUSING mean?

GROUSING verb
  1. To seek or shoot grouse.
GROUSING verb
  1. To complain or grumble.
GROUSING noun
  1. Peevish complaining.

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