Cryptic crossword clue
Help offspring involving active participation 5-2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word HANDS-ON

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The straight part
We know that "active participation" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case active participation = hands-on.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does HANDS-ON mean?

HANDS-ON adjective
  1. Involving active participation.

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