Cryptic crossword clue
Ire with steed unbridled — most likely to bend? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "most likely to bend?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case most likely to bend? = reediest.
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 REEDIEST mean?

REEDIEST adjective
  1. Full of, or edged with, reeds.
  2. (of a sound or voice) High and thin in tone.
  3. (of a person) Tall and thin.
  4. Imperfectly welded together in masses of rods.

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