Cryptic crossword clue
Underwear left among explosives, might you say? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Underwear" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case underwear = bloomers.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BLOOMERS mean?

BLOOMERS noun
  1. An ironworker.
BLOOMERS noun
  1. A minor or embarrassing mistake with minimal results.
  2. A circular loaf of white bread.
  3. A blooming flower.
  4. One who blooms, matures, or develops.
BLOOMERS noun
  1. A costume for women, consisting of a short dress with loose trousers gathered around the ankles, and often a broad-brimmed hat.
  2. A woman who wears a Bloomer costume.
BLOOMERS noun
  1. Any of several forms of women’s divided garment for the lower body
  2. Women’s underpants with short legs; knickers or drawers

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