Cryptic crossword clue
Nick, avoiding British aircraft, reaches sports event 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "sports event" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sports event = canoeing.
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 CANOEING mean?

CANOEING verb
  1. To ride or paddle a canoe.
CANOEING noun
  1. A water sport involving travelling or racing in canoes or kayaks.

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