Cryptic crossword clue
Raised fluid even breaking metal

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

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The straight part
We know that "Raised" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case raised = leavened.
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 LEAVENED mean?

LEAVENED verb
  1. To add a leavening agent.
  2. To cause to rise by fermentation.
  3. To temper an action or decision.
  4. To imbue; to infect; to vitiate.
  5. To rise or become larger.
LEAVENED adjective
  1. Prepared using leavening

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