Cryptic crossword clue
Sudden eruption faculty reported at college 5-2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word FLARE-UP

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The straight part
We know that "Sudden eruption" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sudden eruption = flare-up.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does FLARE-UP mean?

FLARE-UP noun
  1. A sudden outbreak, outburst or eruption (originally of flame, but now used more generally of any violent activity or emotion).
  2. A sudden intensification in activity.

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