Cryptic crossword clue
Knock the beer back: easily one’s undoing? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "easily one’s undoing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case easily one’s undoing = slipknot.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SLIPKNOT mean?

SLIPKNOT noun
  1. A knot which attaches a line to an object and tightens when pressure is applied. Also called a running knot.
  2. A knot which attaches a line to the middle of another, allowing it to slide

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