Cryptic crossword clue
Ninth cog is broken — results in making marks on wood 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "making marks on wood" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case making marks on wood = notching.
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 NOTCHING mean?

NOTCHING verb
  1. To cut a notch in (something).
  2. To record (a score or similar) by making notches on something.
  3. To join by means of notches.
  4. To achieve (something); to add to one's score or record of successes.
  5. To fit (an arrow) to a bow by means of the notch cut at the end of the arrow; to nock.
NOTCHING noun
  1. A notched mark or pattern.
  2. A method of joining framing-timbers, by halving, scarfing, or caulking.

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