Cryptic crossword clue
Racing suspended around deserted runway in Rhode Island 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Racing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case racing = hurrying.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does HURRYING mean?

HURRYING verb
  1. To do things quickly.
  2. Often with up, to speed up the rate of doing something.
  3. To cause to be done quickly.
  4. To hasten; to impel to greater speed; to urge on.
  5. To impel to precipitate or thoughtless action; to urge to confused or irregular activity.
  6. To put: to convey coal in the mine, e.g. from the working to the tramway.
HURRYING noun
  1. The act of one who hurries; hasty motion.

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