Cryptic crossword clue
Cry of exhilaration over child, say, returning 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cry of exhilaration" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cry of exhilaration = geronimo.
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 GERONIMO mean?

GERONIMO interjection
  1. A cry before jumping out of or into something (originally by American parachutists).

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