Cryptic crossword clue
Eid perhaps represents a problem for established services?

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DIEBACK

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The straight part
We know that "problem for established services?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case problem for established services? = dieback.
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What does DIEBACK mean?

DIEBACK noun
  1. The browning and death of a plant shoot starting at the tip, due to either disease or climate conditions

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