Cryptic crossword clue
Discharge of firearms consisting of fine lead shot 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Discharge of firearms" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case discharge of firearms = enfilade.
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 ENFILADE mean?

ENFILADE noun
  1. A line or straight passage, or the position of that which lies in a straight line.
  2. Gunfire directed along the length of a target.
  3. A series of doors that provide a vista when open.
ENFILADE verb
  1. To rake (something) with gunfire.
  2. To be directed toward (something) like enfilading gunfire.
  3. To arrange (rooms or other structures) in a row.

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