Cryptic crossword clue
Lashing out from son anticipated 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Lashing out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lashing out = spending.
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 SPENDING mean?

SPENDING noun
  1. Present participle of spend, expenditure.
  2. An amount that has been, or is planned to be spent.
SPENDING verb
  1. To pay out (money).
  2. To bestow; to employ; often with on or upon.
  3. To squander.
  4. To exhaust, to wear out.
  5. To consume, to use up (time).
  6. To have an orgasm; to ejaculate sexually.
  7. To waste or wear away; to be consumed.
  8. To be diffused; to spread.
  9. To break ground; to continue working.

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