The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word QUANDARY
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result QUANDARY
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- Dilemma produced by number transported by bike and a railway
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The straight part
We know that "dilemma" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dilemma = quandary.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 QUANDARY mean?
QUANDARY noun- A state of not knowing what to decide; a state of difficulty or perplexity; a state of uncertainty, hesitation or puzzlement.
- A dilemma, a difficult decision or choice.