The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word GUSHIEST
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The straight part
We know that "Most exuberant" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case most exuberant = gushiest.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 GUSHIEST mean?
GUSHIEST adjective- Gushing; effusive and often emotional.
- Tending to gush, to produce a large flow of liquid.