Cryptic crossword clue
Makes crazy demand to begin with — called in to get it overturned 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Makes crazy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case makes crazy = deranges.
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What does DERANGES mean?

DERANGES verb
  1. (chiefly passive) To cause (someone) to go insane or become deranged.
  2. To cause disorder in (something); to distort from its ideal state.
  3. To disrupt somebody's plans, to inconvenience someone; derail.

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