Cryptic crossword clue
Feel warmth or get tanned — it’s a scorcher 5-7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word FLAMETHROWER

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "it’s a scorcher" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it’s a scorcher = flamethrower.
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 FLAMETHROWER mean?

FLAMETHROWER noun
  1. A device that projects a flame for starting fires, and sometimes also additional fuel to help ignition. Used either as a weapon or a tool.

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