Cryptic crossword clue
Showing acute intelligence after a strop? 5-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word RAZOR-SHARP

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The straight part
We know that "Showing acute intelligence" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case showing acute intelligence = razor-sharp.
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 RAZOR-SHARP mean?

RAZOR-SHARP adjective
  1. As sharp as a razor; extremely sharp.
  2. Very clever or quick-witted.

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