Cryptic crossword clue
Joint nearly caught in hoop causing annoyance 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "causing annoyance" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case causing annoyance = rankling.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RANKLING mean?

RANKLING verb
  1. To cause irritation or deep bitterness.
  2. To fester.
RANKLING noun
  1. A sensation that rankles.

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