Cryptic crossword clue
Stirs up core of patently wrong uprising over Poles 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Stirs up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stirs up = enlivens.
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 ENLIVENS mean?

ENLIVENS verb
  1. To give life or spirit to; to revive or animate.
  2. To make more lively, cheerful or interesting.

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