Cryptic crossword clue
Encouraging singer after critical review? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Encouraging" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case encouraging = boosting.
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 BOOSTING mean?

BOOSTING verb
  1. To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up.
  2. (by extension) To help or encourage (something) to increase or improve; to assist in overcoming obstacles.
  3. To steal.
  4. To jump-start a vehicle by using cables to connect the battery in a running vehicle to the battery in a vehicle that won't start.
  5. To give a booster shot to.
  6. To amplify; to signal boost.
BOOSTING noun
  1. The act or process by which something is boosted.

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