Cryptic crossword clue
A British mob said to be very unpopular 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "be very unpopular" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case be very unpopular = abhorred.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ABHORRED mean?

ABHORRED verb
  1. To regard with horror or detestation; to shrink back with shuddering from; to feel excessive repugnance toward; to detest to extremity; to loathe.
  2. To fill with horror or disgust.
  3. To turn aside or avoid; to keep away from; to reject.
  4. (canon law) To protest against; to reject solemnly.
  5. To shrink back with horror, disgust, or dislike; to be contrary or averse; construed with from.
  6. Differ entirely from.
ABHORRED adjective
  1. Strongly disliked: hated, despised.
  2. Horrified.

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