The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PIVOTING
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The straight part
We know that "Spinning" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case spinning = pivoting.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 PIVOTING mean?
PIVOTING verb- To turn on an exact spot.
- To make a sudden or swift change in strategy, policy, etc.
- A motion by which something pivots.
- The pivot-work in a machine.