Cryptic crossword clue
Fiery old flame has power: love is renewed 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word EXPLOSIVE

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The straight part
We know that "Fiery" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fiery = explosive.
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 EXPLOSIVE mean?

EXPLOSIVE noun
  1. Any explosive substance.
EXPLOSIVE adjective
  1. With the capability to, or likely to, explode.
  2. Having the character of an explosion.
  3. Shocking; startling.
  4. Easily driven to anger, usually with reference to a person.

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