Cryptic crossword clue
Pre-publicity on the radio increasingly highly charged? 5-2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 2 letter word BUILD UP

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The straight part
We know that "Pre-publicity" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pre-publicity = build up.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BUILD UP mean?

BUILD UP noun
  1. An accumulation; an increase; a gradual development.
  2. The construction of a composite core to repair a damaged tooth.

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