Cryptic crossword clue
Outrageous rent rise is put back in

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

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The straight part
We know that "put back in" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case put back in = reinsert.
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 REINSERT mean?

REINSERT verb
  1. To insert again.

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