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Live charge creating blast (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

berate

'blast' is the definition.
(both can mean to criticise)

'live charge' is the wordplay.
'live' becomes 'be' (synonyms).
'charge' becomes 'rate' (rate is a kind of charge).
'be'+'rate'='BERATE'

'creating' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for berate that I've seen before include "Rebate (anag.)" , "Scold; angrily criticise" , "Scold harshly" , "Have words with" , "Scold or chide severely" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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