Cryptic crossword clue
With extra power, mouse gets hot playing computer game 5-2-2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word SHOOT-EM-UP

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The straight part
We know that "computer game" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case computer game = shoot-em-up.
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 SHOOT-EM-UP mean?

SHOOT-EM-UP noun
  1. A short story, novel, television show, film, computer game, or other narrative which depicts considerable gunplay.

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