Cryptic crossword clue
One can only carry two of these? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "One can only carry two of these" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one can only carry two of these = handfuls.
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 HANDFULS mean?

HANDFULS noun
  1. The amount that a hand will grasp or contain.
  2. A hand's breadth; four inches.
  3. A small number, usually approximately five.
  4. A group or number of things; a bunch.
  5. Something which can only be managed with difficulty.
  6. A five-year prison sentence.

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