Cryptic crossword clue
Provide machinery for chum getting under car 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Provide machinery" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case provide machinery = automate.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does AUTOMATE mean?

AUTOMATE verb
  1. To replace or enhance human labor with machines.

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