What does the cryptic crossword clue "Instinctive responses touching cables (8)" mean?

The definition is "cables". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RE (synonym="‘touching’") + FLEXES (synonym="‘cables’") = REFLEXES The answer is REFLEXES.

Instinctive responses touching cables (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29656 | 8 Down | 2025-03-31 flower

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