Cryptic crossword clue
A source of tension in rackets causes amazement 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ASTOUNDS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "causes amazement" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case causes amazement = astounds.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ASTOUNDS mean?

ASTOUNDS verb
  1. To astonish, bewilder or dazzle.

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