Uncontrollable youth (8)

I believe the answer is:

tearaway

(Other definitions for tearaway that I've seen before include "Yob" , "Hothead" , "reckless type" , "Reckless and impetuous person" , "Unruly youth" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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