The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word FISHWIFE
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More clues leading to the result FISHWIFE
- Angle we must adopt if ranting woman is seen here
- Harridan’s wish to move into region of Scotland
- Coarse woman, I disclose, bans love in Scots county
- Loudmouthed female union member to use the rod first
- Loudmouth‘s crazy wish to invade Scottish Kingdom
- She swears she could be sole partner
- Mum joins group of women in Scottish town for a nag
- Quiet female group in part of Scotland — not for her?
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The straight part
We know that "ranting woman" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ranting woman = fishwife.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does FISHWIFE mean?
FISHWIFE noun- A woman who sells or works with fish; a female fishmonger.
- A vulgar, abusive or nagging woman with a loud, unpleasant voice.
- A person, especially a woman, with poor personal hygiene.