Cryptic crossword clue
Train in fact is sabotaged 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "sabotaged" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sabotaged = derailed.
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 DERAILED mean?

DERAILED verb
  1. To cause to come off the tracks.
  2. To come off the tracks.
  3. To deviate from the previous course or direction.
  4. To cause to deviate from a set course or direction; derange.

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