Cryptic crossword clue
Got too big to be caught, maybe? Hopelessly wrong 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Got too big" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case got too big = outgrown.
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 OUTGROWN mean?

OUTGROWN verb
  1. To become too big in size or too mature in age or outlook to continue to want, need, use, experience, or accept some object, practice, condition, belief, etc.
  2. To grow faster or larger than.

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