Cryptic crossword clue
Canines already see support rising What about that? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Canines" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case canines = eyeteeth.
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 EYETEETH mean?

EYETEETH noun
  1. A canine tooth of the upper jaw in humans.

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