Cryptic crossword clue
Are they out to lunch or out to get courtesans? 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word NUTCASES

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The straight part
We know that "Are they out to lunch" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case are they out to lunch = nutcases.
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 NUTCASES mean?

NUTCASES noun
  1. An eccentric or odd person.
  2. Someone who is insane.

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