Cryptic crossword clue
Tribal leader making a lot of noise 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "making a lot of noise" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case making a lot of noise = clanking.
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 CLANKING mean?

CLANKING verb
  1. To make a clanking sound
  2. To cause to sound with a clank.
CLANKING noun
  1. A noise that clanks.

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