Cryptic crossword clue
Lacking delicacy, time to be more passive? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Lacking delicacy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lacking delicacy = tactless.
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 TACTLESS mean?

TACTLESS adjective
  1. Having no tact; unaware or intentionally inconsiderate of someone else's feelings

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