Cryptic crossword clue
Container mostly problematic for spiny shrub 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "spiny shrub" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case spiny shrub = boxthorn.
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 BOXTHORN mean?

BOXTHORN noun
  1. Any plant of the genus Lycium.

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