Cryptic crossword clue
Sticking sacking across very loud instrument’s head 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Sticking" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sticking = affixing.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does AFFIXING mean?

AFFIXING verb
  1. To attach.
  2. To subjoin, annex, or add at the close or end; to append to.
  3. To fix or fasten figuratively; with on or upon.
AFFIXING noun
  1. Affixation
AFFIXING adjective
  1. Of the function or role of an affix

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