Cryptic crossword clue
Startling, typically French vehicle for a learner 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Startling" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case startling = galvanic.
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 GALVANIC mean?

GALVANIC adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to galvanism; electric.
  2. (by extension) Energetic; vigorous.
  3. Of a current that is not alternating, as opposed to faradic.

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