Cryptic crossword clue
Like to break up and swallow close to 1000 bits 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "1000 bits" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case 1000 bits = kilobyte.
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 KILOBYTE mean?

KILOBYTE noun
  1. (especially RAM) A unit of storage capacity, equal to 1024 (210) bytes : a kibibyte. Frequently abbreviated KB.
  2. 1000 (103) bytes. SI Symbol: kB

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