Cryptic crossword clue
Socialist rising against little beast is more astute 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "more astute" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case more astute = shrewder.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SHREWDER mean?

SHREWDER adjective
  1. Showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.
  2. Artful, tricky or cunning.
  3. Streetwise.
  4. Knowledgeable, intelligent, keen.
  5. Nigh accurate.
  6. Severe, intense, hard.
  7. Sharp, snithy, piercing.
  8. Bad, evil, threatening.
  9. Portending, boding.
  10. Noxious, scatheful, mischievous.
  11. Abusive, shrewish.
  12. Scolding, satirical, sharp.

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