Cryptic crossword clue
Give up repeated attempt to get ball airborne 4,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 4 letter word DROP KICK

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The straight part
We know that "attempt to get ball airborne" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case attempt to get ball airborne = drop kick.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does DROP KICK mean?

DROP KICK noun
  1. A kick made by dropping the ball on the ground and kicking it as it bounces up.
  2. An insignificant, contemptible or unfashionable person; a loser; used as a general insult.
DROP KICK verb
  1. To drop (a ball) and kick it after it hits the ground.

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