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Likely to go mad, being in need of a joint? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

unhinged

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'likely to go mad' is the first definition.
(unhinged can mean mentally unstable)

'in need of a joint?' is the second definition.
(something without a hinge)

'being' is the link.

(Other definitions for unhinged that I've seen before include "Mad - hen dug in (anag)" , "Wild" , "[NUTTY]" , "Bats" , "End I hung out to be mentally unbalanced" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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