Cryptic crossword clue
Problem with ice creams that bear eats up 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "eats up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case eats up = consumes.
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 CONSUMES mean?

CONSUMES verb
  1. To use up.
  2. To eat.
  3. To completely occupy the thoughts or attention of.
  4. To destroy completely.
  5. To waste away slowly.
  6. To trade money for good or services as an individual.
  7. To absorb information, especially through the mass media.

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