Cryptic crossword clue
Monkey on board creating big problems 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "big problems" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case big problems = stinkers.
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.
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What does STINKERS mean?

STINKERS noun
  1. A person who stinks.
  2. A contemptible person.
  3. Something difficult (e.g. a given puzzle) or unpleasant (e.g. negative review, nasty letter).
  4. Something of poor quality.
  5. Any of several species of large Antarctic petrels which feed on blubber and carrion and have an offensive odour, such as the giant fulmar.
  6. A chemist.
  7. A hot day.

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