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

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The straight part
We know that "Obsessive" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case obsessive = neurotic.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does NEUROTIC mean?

NEUROTIC noun
  1. A person who has a neurosis
NEUROTIC adjective
  1. Affected with a neurosis.
  2. Overly anxious.
  3. Useful in disorders of, or affecting, the nerves.

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