Cryptic crossword clue
Swan beset by problems with feet and inner ears? 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "inner ears" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case inner ears = corncobs.
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 CORNCOBS mean?

CORNCOBS noun
  1. The central cylindrical core of an ear of corn (maize) on which the kernels are attached in rows.

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