Cryptic crossword clue
Show approval of operative on strike 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Show approval of" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case show approval of = handclap.
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 HANDCLAP mean?

HANDCLAP noun
  1. A single clap of the hands

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