What does the cryptic crossword clue "Astonished and attracted to almost certain start of presidential revolt (5,2,8)" mean?

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Astonished and attracted to almost certain start of presidential revolt (5,2,8)

Q: What is the answer to "Astonished and attracted to almost certain start of presidential revolt (5,2,8)"?

The answer is TAKEN BY SURPRISE.

Times Cryptic #29252 | 8 Down | 2025-06-10

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TAKEN BY (attracted to), SUR{e} (certain) [almost], then P{residential} [start of], RISE (revolt)

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