Cryptic crossword clue
More sprightly junior ringing the BBC? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "More sprightly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case more sprightly = jauntier.
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 JAUNTIER mean?

JAUNTIER adjective
  1. Airy; showy; finical.
  2. (by extension) Characterized by an affected or fantastical manner.
  3. Dapper or stylish.
  4. Ostentatiously self-confident.

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