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Might share when supply fails (5,3)

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I believe the answer is:

power cut

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'supply fails' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'might share' is the wordplay.
'might' becomes 'power' (synonyms).
'share' becomes 'cut' (cut is a kind of share).
'power'+'cut'='POWER CUT'

'when' is the link.

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(Other definitions for power cut that I've seen before include "turn-off?" , "Go-getter's hairstyle" , "Interruption in electricity supply" , "black out" , "Failure" .)

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