Cryptic crossword clue
Reacting to beast and former dictator with considerable energy 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word OXIDIZING

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The straight part
We know that "Reacting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case reacting = oxidizing.
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What does OXIDIZING mean?

OXIDIZING verb
  1. To combine with oxygen or otherwise make an oxide.
  2. To increase the valence (or the positive charge) of an element by removing electrons.
  3. To coat something with an oxide.
  4. To become oxidized.

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