Cryptic crossword clue
Most impudent rascal — the female’s taken in 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Most impudent" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case most impudent = brashest.
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 BRASHEST mean?

BRASHEST adjective
  1. (of people or behaviour) Overly bold or self-assertive to the point of being insensitive, tactless or impudent; shameless.
  2. (of actions) Overly bold, impetuous or rash.
  3. (of things) Bold, bright or showy, often in a tasteless way.
BRASHEST adjective
  1. Brittle (said e.g. of wood or vegetables).

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