Cryptic crossword clue
Complaining, horse in horse sandwiches? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Complaining" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case complaining = groaning.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GROANING mean?

GROANING verb
  1. To make a groan.
  2. To strive after earnestly, as if with groans.
GROANING noun
  1. A low sound associated with extended suffering, sorrow, and toil.
GROANING adjective
  1. That groans.
  2. Heavily laden, as if to creak under the strain.

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