Cryptic crossword clue
A warning about lubricant: it gives you a lift 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "it gives you a lift" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it gives you a lift = aerofoil.
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 AEROFOIL mean?

AEROFOIL noun
  1. A structure shaped to produce lift when moving in air.
  2. A wing of an aircraft.

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