Cryptic crossword clue
Amount of difference when prisoner is given fresh start 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Amount of difference" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case amount of difference = contrast.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CONTRAST mean?

CONTRAST noun
  1. A difference in lightness, brightness and/or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable.
  2. A difference between two objects, people or concepts.
  3. Antithesis.
CONTRAST verb
  1. To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between.
  2. To form a contrast.

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