Cryptic crossword clue
Really upset about vacuous twit, not long ago 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "not long ago" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not long ago = latterly.
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 LATTERLY mean?

LATTERLY adverb
  1. Recently; to have occurred a short time before.

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