Cryptic crossword clue
Nutter held bag containing ecstasy 8

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

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What does HEADCASE mean?

HEADCASE noun
  1. A mentally unbalanced, unpredictable person, especially one who displays aggressive behavior.

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