Cryptic crossword clue
Pressure on tax collectors mounted in exploiting insurrection 8

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

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

UPRISING verb
  1. To rise; to get up; to appear from below the horizon.
  2. To have an upward direction or inclination
  3. To rebel or revolt; to take part in an uprising.
UPRISING noun
  1. A popular revolt that attempts to overthrow a government or its policies; an insurgency or insurrection.

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