Cryptic crossword clue
Having received audible jeer, escaped totally exhausted 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "totally exhausted" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case totally exhausted = frazzled.
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 FRAZZLED mean?

FRAZZLED verb
  1. To fray or wear down, especially at the edges.
  2. To drain emotionally or physically.
FRAZZLED adjective
  1. Frayed at the edges
  2. Stressed and exhausted either physically or emotionally

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