Cryptic crossword clue
Machine regulator‘s smart turn 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Machine regulator" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case machine regulator = flywheel.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does FLYWHEEL mean?

FLYWHEEL noun
  1. A rotating mass used to maintain the speed of a machine within certain limits while the machine receives or releases energy at a varying rate.

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