Cryptic crossword clue
Puss, moving to catch part of bird, surges 8

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

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

UPSWINGS noun
  1. An upward swing
  2. (by extension) an upward trend or an increase in activity

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