Cryptic crossword clue
Old German crossing Bali, free to express great happiness 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "to express great happiness" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to express great happiness = jubilate.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does JUBILATE mean?

JUBILATE verb
  1. To show elation or triumph; to rejoice.

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