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Morning revolution? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

uprising

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'morning revolution?' is the definition.
'uprising' can be an answer for 'revolution?' (I've seen this before). I'm not certain of the 'morning' bit.

'morning revolution?' is the wordplay.
'morning' becomes 'up' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'revolution?' becomes 'rising'.
'up'+'rising'='UPRISING'

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(Other definitions for uprising that I've seen before include "Mutiny" , "Insurrection or revolt" , "revolution" , "Insurrection, rebellion" , "Rebellion, revolt" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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