Cryptic crossword clue
Clumsy way of speaking about oneself by lying 8-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 plus 5 letter word ACCIDENT PRONE

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The straight part
We know that "Clumsy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case clumsy = accident prone.
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 ACCIDENT PRONE mean?

ACCIDENT PRONE adjective
  1. Susceptible to accidents or mishaps.

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