Cryptic crossword clue
Cause of flat needing repair? 8

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

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What does PUNCTURE mean?

PUNCTURE noun
  1. The act or an instance of puncturing.
  2. A hole, cut, or tear created by a sharp object.
  3. (specifically) A hole in a vehicle's tyre, causing the tyre to deflate.
PUNCTURE verb
  1. To pierce; to break through; to tear a hole.

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