Cryptic crossword clue
Almost consider covering lesson, having lost social standing 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "having lost social standing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case having lost social standing = declasse.
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 DECLASSE mean?

DECLASSE adjective
  1. Degraded from one's social class.

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