Cryptic crossword clue
Provide with engine needing short time to get up 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Provide with engine" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case provide with engine = motorise.
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 MOTORISE mean?

MOTORISE verb
  1. To fit something with a motor.
  2. To supply something or someone with motor vehicles.
  3. To supply armoured vehicles; to mechanize.

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