Cryptic crossword clue
Big town faced with damage — lack of provisions 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "lack of provisions" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lack of provisions = scarcity.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SCARCITY mean?

SCARCITY noun
  1. The condition of something being scarce or deficient
  2. An inadequate amount of something; a shortage

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