Cryptic crossword clue
Making rude observations about Tory leader in beginning 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "beginning" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case beginning = starting.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does STARTING mean?

STARTING verb
  1. To begin, commence, initiate.
  2. To begin an activity.
  3. To have its origin (at), begin.
  4. To startle or be startled; to move or be moved suddenly.
  5. To break away, to come loose.
  6. To put into play.
  7. To pour out; to empty; to tap and begin drawing from.
  8. To start one's periods (menstruation).
STARTING noun
  1. The act of something that starts.

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