Cryptic crossword clue
Lacking bottle now, perhaps, like some capsules 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Lacking bottle now/ like some capsules /i" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lacking bottle now/ like some capsules /i = unmanned.
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What does UNMANNED mean?

UNMANNED verb
  1. To castrate; to remove the manhood of.
  2. To sap (a person) of the strength, whether physical or emotional, required to deal with a situation.
  3. To deprive of men.
UNMANNED adjective
  1. Not operated by a person or a crew

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