The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SCREWIER
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result SCREWIER
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The straight part
We know that "more crackers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case more crackers = screwier.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SCREWIER mean?
SCREWIER adjective- Crazy; silly; ridiculous
- Tipsy; slightly drunk.
- Exacting; extortionate; close.
- Worthless.