Cryptic crossword clue
Making uneasy old Austrian ready to accept deal? 5-8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word SPINE-CHILLING

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The straight part
We know that "Making uneasy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case making uneasy = spine-chilling.
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 SPINE-CHILLING mean?

SPINE-CHILLING adjective
  1. Inducing fear or nervousness; frequently used of a work of fiction.

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