Cryptic crossword clue
Ear complaint can fool American 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Ear complaint" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ear complaint = tinnitus.
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 TINNITUS mean?

TINNITUS noun
  1. The perception of noise, such as a ringing or beating sound, which has no external source.

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