Cryptic crossword clue
Stumble, with anger — over this? 8

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

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

TRIPWIRE noun
  1. A cord or wire arranged so that when snagged or pulled by an intruder, it will trigger a detector or trap or a device, such as a land mine.
  2. Any means of detecting intruders.
TRIPWIRE verb
  1. To set a tripwire mechanism in (a location).

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