Cryptic crossword clue
Fights interrupted by commercial for boring gadgets 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "boring gadgets" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case boring gadgets = bradawls.
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 BRADAWLS mean?

BRADAWLS noun
  1. An awl with a blade similar to a small, straight screwdriver; used for making holes, especially in wood to take screws.

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