Cryptic crossword clue
Relief from tension for one in daze over plan backfiring 8

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

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What does DIAZEPAM mean?

DIAZEPAM noun
  1. A tranquilizing muscle relaxant drug (trademark Valium) used chiefly to relieve anxiety.

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