Cryptic crossword clue
Tools this waster fecklessly holds the wrong way 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Tools" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tools = fretsaws.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does FRETSAWS mean?

FRETSAWS noun
  1. A saw consisting of a metal frame having a fine-toothed narrow blade held under tension, used in making curved cuts.

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