The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BUSYBODY
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More clues leading to the result BUSYBODY
- One inquisitive policeman by corpse
- Interferer, active and stiff
- An energetic group, one out to make mischief
- Energetic group, one out to make mischief
- Detective overlooking corpse is invasive type
- Interfering person‘s partial recall of howdy-do by subeditor
- Person who meddles by holding us, and then party, up
- Meddling type engaged by organised unit
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The straight part
We know that "One inquisitive" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one inquisitive = busybody.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BUSYBODY mean?
BUSYBODY noun- Someone who interferes with others; one who is nosy, intrusive or meddlesome.