Cryptic crossword clue
Lacking connection, wife apparently in a good mood 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "lacking connection" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lacking connection = wireless.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does WIRELESS mean?

WIRELESS noun
  1. The medium of radio communication.
  2. Wireless connectivity to a computer network.
  3. A radio set.
WIRELESS verb
  1. To send a message by wireless (by radio)
WIRELESS adjective
  1. Not having any wires.
  2. Of or relating to communication without a wired connection, such as by radio waves.

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