Cryptic crossword clue
Artist ultimately carried weight, though not initially in poor condition 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "in poor condition" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in poor condition = tattered.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TATTERED mean?

TATTERED verb
  1. To destroy an article of clothing etc. by shredding.
  2. To fall into tatters.
TATTERED adjective
  1. Rent in tatters, torn, hanging in rags; ragged
  2. Dressed in tatters or rags; ragged
  3. Dilapidated; showing gaps or breaks; jagged; broken

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