Cryptic crossword clue
Betting syndicate going after money after work? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Betting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case betting = wagering.
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 WAGERING mean?

WAGERING verb
  1. To bet something; to put it up as collateral
  2. To suppose; to dare say.
WAGERING noun
  1. An amount wagered.

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