The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DRAWBACK
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D
R
A
W
B
A
C
K
More clues leading to the result DRAWBACK
- Disadvantage of ward, literally
- A problem what to do if model's facing the other way?
- Ward's disadvantage?
- Clue to patients’ accommodation problem
- No-win situation — second problem
- Retreat is a disadvantage
- Problem ward, is this
- Disadvantage in ward, it's suggested?
- Disadvantage of ward
- It suggests minor snag
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The straight part
We know that "problem" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case problem = drawback.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.
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What does DRAWBACK mean?
DRAWBACK noun- A disadvantage; something that detracts or takes away.
- A partial refund of an import fee, as when goods are re-exported from the country that collected the fee.
- The inhalation of a lungful of smoke from a cigarette.