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The Clue
Set off, in a big way (8 letter answer)
The Answer
DETONATE
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Notes
The answer DETONATE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.
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Definition
DETONATE as a verb:
1. (explode, detonate, blow up, set off) = cause to burst with a violent release of energy; "We exploded the nuclear bomb"
2. (detonate, explode, blow up) = burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction;"the bomb detonated at noon"; "The Molotov cocktail exploded"