Cryptic crossword clue
Changed sides and caught foxtrot instead of tango 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Changed sides" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case changed sides = defected.
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 DEFECTED mean?

DEFECTED verb
  1. To abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military organisation or political party.
  2. To desert one's army, to flee from combat.
  3. To join the enemy army.
  4. To flee one's country and seek asylum.

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