Cryptic crossword clue
Unrestrained shoot that spreads rapidly 8

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

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

WILDFIRE noun
  1. A rapidly spreading fire, especially one occurring in a wildland area.
  2. Greek fire, Byzantine fire.
  3. A spreading disease of the skin, particularly erysipelas.
  4. Something that acts quickly and uncontrollably.

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