Cryptic crossword clue
Let’s sack drunk that’s negligent beyond compare 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "negligent beyond compare" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case negligent beyond compare = slackest.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SLACKEST mean?

SLACKEST adjective
  1. (normally said of a rope) Lax; not tense; not firmly extended.
  2. Weak; not holding fast.
  3. Lacking diligence or care; not earnest or eager.
  4. Not active,successful, or violent.
  5. Excess; surplus to requirements.
  6. Vulgar; sexually explicit, especially in dancehall music.

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