Cryptic crossword clue
Cheap joke on Russian plane backfired 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does GIMCRACK mean?

GIMCRACK noun
  1. Something showy but worthless; a gimmick or bauble.
GIMCRACK verb
  1. To put together quickly and without much care; to bodge.
  2. To embellish with gimcracks.
GIMCRACK adjective
  1. Showy but of poor quality; worthless.

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