Cryptic crossword clue
Conservative getting found out fell apart 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "fell apart" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fell apart = crumbled.
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 CRUMBLED mean?

CRUMBLED verb
  1. To fall apart; to disintegrate.
  2. To break into crumbs.
  3. To mix (ingredients such as flour and butter) in such a way as to form crumbs.

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