Cryptic crossword clue
One unknown couple, outwardly shy, becoming passionate 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "passionate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case passionate = sizzling.
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 SIZZLING mean?

SIZZLING verb
  1. To make the sound of water hitting a hot surface.
  2. To be exciting or dazzling.
SIZZLING noun
  1. Such a hissing sound.
SIZZLING adjective
  1. Hot enough to make a hissing sound.
  2. (of food in a Chinese restaurant etc) Brought to the table in the metal dish it has been cooked in, making such a sound.
  3. Exciting and intensely emotional or sexual.

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