Cryptic crossword clue
Schemes to get US soldier, terribly sick, to collect award for fighting 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Schemes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case schemes = gimmicks.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GIMMICKS mean?

GIMMICKS noun
  1. A trick or device used to attain some end.
  2. A clever ploy or strategy.
  3. A gimmick capacitor.
  4. A night out with one's friends.
GIMMICKS verb
  1. To rig or set up with a trick or device.

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