Cryptic crossword clue
Very bright American requiring support at first clue? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Very bright American" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case very bright american = brainiac.
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 BRAINIAC mean?

BRAINIAC noun
  1. (sometimes derogatory) A very intelligent and usually studious, erudite person.

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