Cryptic crossword clue
After change of leaders plebs prepare to root out scandal 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "root out scandal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case root out scandal = muckrake.
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 MUCKRAKE mean?

MUCKRAKE noun
  1. A rake for scraping up dung.
MUCKRAKE verb
  1. To search for and expose corruption or scandal, especially as a form of investigative journalism.

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