Cryptic crossword clue
Loudmouthed female union member to use the rod first 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Loudmouthed female" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case loudmouthed female = fishwife.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does FISHWIFE mean?

FISHWIFE noun
  1. A woman who sells or works with fish; a female fishmonger.
  2. A vulgar, abusive or nagging woman with a loud, unpleasant voice.
  3. A person, especially a woman, with poor personal hygiene.

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