Cryptic crossword clue
One airless tyre, in end wrongly filled with air 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "filled with air" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case filled with air = inflated.
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 INFLATED mean?

INFLATED verb
  1. To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally
  2. To enlarge by filling with air (or a gas).
  3. To swell; to puff up.
  4. To decompress (data) that was previously deflated.
INFLATED adjective
  1. Filled with air or fluid
  2. Expanded; in a state of inflation, of abnormally increased size, amount, etc.
  3. : In a state of higher cost.
  4. Pompous; arrogant (of a person or ego)
  5. Containing excessive, meaningless words, particularly for show
  6. Higher that the true figure

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