Cryptic crossword clue
Surprising Brexit nod creates explosive situation 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word TINDERBOX

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

TINDERBOX noun
  1. A small container containing flint, steel, and tinder (dry, finely-divided fibrous matter), once used to help kindle a fire.
  2. (by extension) a place that is so dry and hot that there is danger of fire.
  3. (by extension) a potentially dangerous situation.

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