Cryptic crossword clue
At home, David Beckham primarily surrounded by footballers’ wives — they talk a lot 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "they talk a lot" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they talk a lot = windbags.
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 WINDBAGS mean?

WINDBAGS noun
  1. Bellows for an organ.
  2. (mildly) Someone who talks excessively

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