Cryptic crossword clue
Innovative bands spray gas to provide protection from enemy firing! 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "provide protection from enemy firing!" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case provide protection from enemy firing! = sandbags.
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 SANDBAGS mean?

SANDBAGS noun
  1. A sturdy sack filled with sand, generally used in large numbers to make defensive walls against flooding, bullets, or shrapnel.
  2. A small bag filled with sand and used as a cudgel.
  3. An engraver's leather cushion, etc.
  4. A deceptive play whereby a player with a strong hand bets weakly or passively.

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