Cryptic crossword clue
Old woman, smarter, is fearsome creature 8

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

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What does MANEATER mean?

MANEATER noun
  1. An animal that has a reputation for eating humans, such as the tiger or shark.
  2. A cannibal.
  3. (by extension) A seductive dangerous woman, often readily taking and discarding male romantic partners.

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