Cryptic crossword clue
'Blasted feminists are OTT' — government official 8,2,5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 plus 2 plus 5 letter word MINISTER OF STATE

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The straight part
We know that "government official" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case government official = minister of state.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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