Cryptic crossword clue
Rarely digress from prima donna scandal? 8

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

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The straight part
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What does DIVAGATE mean?

DIVAGATE verb
  1. To wander about.
  2. To stray from a subject or theme.

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