Cryptic crossword clue
What needs runway — or run way? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "What needs runway" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what needs runway = triplane.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TRIPLANE mean?

TRIPLANE noun
  1. An airplane that has three pairs of wings, one above the others

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