Cryptic crossword clue
Wage fuss 5-2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CARRY-ON

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The straight part
We know that "Wage/fuss" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wage/fuss = carry-on.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CARRY-ON mean?

CARRY-ON noun
  1. That luggage or baggage which is taken onto an airplane with a passenger, rather than checked.
  2. An activity that is done in an excessively excitable or anxious manner.
CARRY-ON adjective
  1. Taken onto an airplane with a passenger, rather than checked.

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