Cryptic crossword clue
Nothing upset old Scottish smoker putting in English flooring 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "flooring" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case flooring = linoleum.
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 LINOLEUM mean?

LINOLEUM noun
  1. An inexpensive waterproof covering used especially for floors, made from solidified linseed oil over a burlap or canvas backing, or from its modern replacement, polyvinyl chloride.

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