Cryptic crossword clue
Unfaithful wife finds loose-ish part of support structure 8, two words

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word FALSE

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The straight part
We know that "loose-ish part of support structure" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case loose-ish part of support structure = false.
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 FALSE mean?

FALSE noun
  1. One of two options on a true-or-false test.
FALSE adjective
  1. Untrue, not factual, factually incorrect.
  2. Based on factually incorrect premises.
  3. Spurious, artificial.
  4. Of a state in Boolean logic that indicates a negative result.
  5. Uttering falsehood; dishonest or deceitful.
  6. Not faithful or loyal, as to obligations, allegiance, vows, etc.; untrue; treacherous.
  7. Not well founded; not firm or trustworthy; erroneous.
  8. Not essential or permanent, as parts of a structure which are temporary or supplemental.
  9. Used in the vernacular name of a species (or group of species) together with the name of another species to which it is similar in appearance.
  10. Out of tune.
FALSE adverb
  1. In a dishonest and disloyal way; falsely.

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