Cryptic crossword clue
Container with shredded old mail that contains two terms 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "contains two terms" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case contains two terms = binomial.
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 BINOMIAL mean?

BINOMIAL noun
  1. A polynomial with two terms.
  2. A quantity expressed as the sum or difference of two terms.
  3. A scientific name at the rank of species, with two terms: a generic name and a specific name.
BINOMIAL adjective
  1. Consisting of two terms, or parts.
  2. Of or relating to the binomial distribution.

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