Cryptic crossword clue
Blame at expected level over extremely elusive old Irish robber 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "old Irish robber" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case old irish robber = rapparee.
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 RAPPAREE mean?

RAPPAREE noun
  1. A bandit or brigand.

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