Extend Tesla scandal? (8)
I believe the answer is:
elongate
I believe this is a double definition.
'extend' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'tesla scandal?' is the second definition.
(Elon-gate could mean an Elon Musk scandal)
(Other definitions for elongate that I've seen before include "Make longer" , "Stretch lengthways" , "very thin" , "Stretch, pull" , "grow further" .)