Cryptic crossword clue
Computer device paused abnormally after flash 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Computer device" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case computer device = mousepad.
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 MOUSEPAD mean?

MOUSEPAD noun
  1. A pad, with an enhanced surface to assist the operation of a display pointer.

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