Cryptic crossword clue
Making noise about a top man after second bit of scandal 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Making noise" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case making noise = creaking.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CREAKING mean?

CREAKING verb
  1. To make a prolonged sharp grating or squeaking sound, as by the friction of hard substances.
  2. To produce a creaking sound with.
  3. To suffer from strain or old age.
CREAKING noun
  1. A noise that creaks.

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