Cryptic crossword clue
Woman shows anger about nothing — she’s one of these? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "one of these" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one of these = viragoes.
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 VIRAGOES mean?

VIRAGOES noun
  1. A woman given to undue belligerence or ill manner at the slightest provocation.
  2. A woman who is scolding, domineering, or highly opinionated.
  3. A woman who is rough, loud, and aggressive.

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