Cryptic crossword clue
Is going to increase the population? Extremely grave conditions 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Is going to increase the population" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case is going to increase the population = gestates.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GESTATES mean?

GESTATES verb
  1. To carry offspring in the uterus from conception to delivery.
  2. (by analogy) To develop an idea.

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