Cryptic crossword clue
Came across climbing insects in storms 8

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

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

TEMPESTS noun
  1. A storm, especially one with severe winds.
  2. Any violent tumult or commotion.
  3. A fashionable social gathering; a drum.

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