Cryptic crossword clue
Not all of Wings I spotted in New Orleans 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Not all of Wings" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not all of wings = ailerons.
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 AILERONS mean?

AILERONS noun
  1. The hinged part on the trailing edge of an airplane wing, used to control longitudinal turns.
  2. A half gable, as at the end of a penthouse or of the aisle of a church.

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