Cryptic crossword clue
No connection to timescale in trip this induces 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "trip this induces" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case trip this induces = mescalin.
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 MESCALIN mean?

MESCALIN noun
  1. A hallucinogenic and intoxicating compound present in the peyote cactus (Lophophora williamsii), the San Pedro cactus (Echinopsis pachanoi), and the Peruvian torch (Echinopsis peruviana).

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