Cryptic crossword clue
I had an accident with nail gun in the groin 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "in the groin" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in the groin = inguinal.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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Crossword Answer definitions

INGUINAL adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to the groin.

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