Cryptic crossword clue
Maiden, maybe follower of John, goes over the top? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "goes over the top" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case goes over the top = overacts.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does OVERACTS mean?

OVERACTS verb
  1. To act in an exaggerated manner.
  2. To act upon, or influence, unduly.

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