Cryptic crossword clue
Lucifer watches balloons 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "balloons" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case balloons = distends.
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 DISTENDS mean?

DISTENDS verb
  1. To extend or expand, as from internal pressure; to swell
  2. To extend; to stretch out; to spread out.
  3. To cause to swell.
  4. To cause gravidity.

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