Cryptic crossword clue
Revolting teacher retires in middle age 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word RISING

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What does RISING mean?

RISING verb
  1. To move, or appear to move, physically upwards relative to the ground.
  2. To increase in value or standing.
  3. To begin; to develop.
  4. To go up; to ascend; to climb.
  5. To cause to go up or ascend.
  6. To retire; to give up a siege.
  7. To come; to offer itself.
  8. To be lifted, or capable of being lifted, from the imposing stone without dropping any of the type; said of a form.
RISING noun
  1. Rebellion.
  2. The act of something that rises.
  3. A dough and yeast mixture which is allowed to ferment.
RISING adjective
  1. Going up.
  2. Planned or destined to advance to an academic grade in the near future, after having completed the previous grade; soon-to-be.
RISING preposition
  1. More than; exceeding; upwards of.

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