The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word GAROTTES
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The straight part
We know that "Using wire, strangulates" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case using wire, strangulates = garottes.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 GAROTTES mean?
GAROTTES noun- A cord, wire or similar used for strangulation.
- An iron collar formerly used in Spain to execute people by strangulation.