What does the cryptic crossword clue "Eight bits are gripping to listen to (4)" mean?

The definition is "Eight bits". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). BYTE ( sounds like [to listen to] BITE [are gripping]) The answer is BYTE.

Eight bits are gripping to listen to (4)

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