Cryptic crossword clue
Violent outburst is normal and acute on the edges of social media 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Violent outburst" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case violent outburst = paroxysm.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does PAROXYSM mean?

PAROXYSM noun
  1. A random or sudden outburst (of activity).
  2. An explosive event during a volcanic eruption.
  3. A sudden recurrence of a disease, such as a seizure or a coughing fit.

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