Cryptic crossword clue
Being most scatty, gets confused about identity one way and another 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "most scatty" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case most scatty = giddiest.
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.
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What does GIDDIEST mean?

GIDDIEST adjective
  1. Dizzy, feeling dizzy or unsteady and as if about to fall down.
  2. Causing dizziness: causing dizziness or a feeling of unsteadiness.
  3. Lightheartedly silly, or joyfully elated.
  4. Frivolous, impulsive, inconsistent, changeable.

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