Cryptic crossword clue
Paying no attention like the proverbial chicken — using Ecstasy not the answer 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Paying no attention" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case paying no attention = heedless.
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 HEEDLESS mean?

HEEDLESS adjective
  1. Unaware, without noticing; inattentive; careless.

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