Cryptic crossword clue
American President covers oddly easy attacks 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "attacks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case attacks = ambushes.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does AMBUSHES mean?

AMBUSHES noun
  1. The act of concealing oneself and lying in wait to attack by surprise.
  2. An attack launched from a concealed position.
  3. The troops posted in a concealed place, for attacking by surprise; those who lie in wait.
AMBUSHES verb
  1. To station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy.
  2. To attack by ambush; to waylay.

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