Cryptic crossword clue
Match with restrictions introduced becomes most bad-tempered 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "most bad-tempered" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case most bad-tempered = testiest.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does TESTIEST mean?

TESTIEST adjective
  1. Easily annoyed, irritable.
  2. Marked by impatience or ill humor.

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