Cryptic crossword clue
Splash drops when hot, say? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Splash drops when hot, say" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case splash drops when hot, say = splutter.
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 SPLUTTER mean?

SPLUTTER noun
  1. A spluttering.
SPLUTTER verb
  1. To sputter.
  2. To spray droplets of saliva from the mouth while speaking.
  3. To speak hurriedly and confusedly.
  4. To perform to a substandard level.

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