The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DEMONIAC
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More clues leading to the result DEMONIAC
- Funny comedian, seemingly possessed
- Comedian frenzied? Exactly that!
- Wicked trial on murder victim in lift
- Display revolutionary murderer as one devil-possessed
- Violent maid once seen as devil-possessed individual
- Frenzied comedian, 16
- Nasty comedian revealing an evil nature
- Bad comedian is diabolical
- Maid once tortured as one deemed devil-possessed
- Protest against return of murderer who is devilishly wicked?
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What does DEMONIAC mean?
DEMONIAC noun- Someone who is possessed by a demon.
- Possessed or controlled by a demon.
- Of or pertaining to demons; demonic.