The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ADHERENT
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More clues leading to the result ADHERENT
- Clingy female's gripped by a depression
- Stick found by National Trust supporter
- One supporting that woman during a depression
- Notice books, bagging present that's tacky
- A small depression gripping female member
- Sticky start when that woman replaces Victor
- DA then re-engineered fan
- Notice present by new Tesla advocate
- Ten heard nonsense from supporter
- He will be embraced by wildly ardent disciple
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The straight part
We know that "member" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case member = adherent.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does ADHERENT mean?
ADHERENT noun- A person who has membership in some group, association or religion.
- Adhesive, sticking to something.
- Having the quality of clinging or sticking fast to something.
- Attaching or pressing against a different organ.