Cryptic crossword clue
After switching components, stop working where gas flows? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "where gas flows" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case where gas flows = downwind.
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 DOWNWIND mean?

DOWNWIND adverb
  1. In the same direction as the wind is blowing
  2. (+ from) positioned relative to something in such a way that it can be smelled in the wind
  3. In the direction opposite that of landing in a traffic pattern

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