Cryptic crossword clue
Bore the cost of action involving conflict 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Bore the cost of" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bore the cost of = defrayed.
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 DEFRAYED mean?

DEFRAYED verb
  1. To spend (money).
  2. To pay or discharge (a debt, expense etc.); to meet (the cost of something).
  3. To pay for (something).

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