Cryptic crossword clue
Problem for privates – pert girl is after other ones 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Problem for privates" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case problem for privates = orchitis.
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What does ORCHITIS mean?

ORCHITIS noun
  1. A painful inflammation of one or both testes.

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