Cryptic crossword clue
Energy discharging around wharf, making a racket 3-8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word EAR-PIERCING

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The straight part
We know that "making a racket" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case making a racket = ear-piercing.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does EAR-PIERCING mean?

EAR-PIERCING noun
  1. A piercing in the ear.
EAR-PIERCING adjective
  1. Extremely loud (of sound)

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