Cryptic crossword clue
Overexposure can lead to this star getting shot 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SUNSTROKE

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What does SUNSTROKE mean?

SUNSTROKE noun
  1. Heat stroke caused by an excessive exposure to the sun's rays.

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