Cryptic crossword clue
Army’s misled about new German vessel’s flaw 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "vessel’s flaw" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case vessel’s flaw = aneurysm.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ANEURYSM mean?

ANEURYSM noun
  1. An abnormal blood-filled swelling of an artery or vein, resulting from a localized weakness in the wall of the vessel.

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