Cryptic crossword clue
Without restraint, celebrated eating meat 4-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SLAM-BANG

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The straight part
We know that "Without restraint" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case without restraint = slam-bang.
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 SLAM-BANG mean?

SLAM-BANG noun
  1. Noisy activity.
SLAM-BANG adjective
  1. Noisy, raucous.
  2. Violent, forceful
  3. Impressive, exciting.
SLAM-BANG adverb
  1. Shot or hit with a noise

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