Cryptic crossword clue
Changing sides, beggar becomes more hopeful 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "more hopeful" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case more hopeful = brighter.
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 BRIGHTER mean?

BRIGHTER adjective
  1. Visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, clear, radiant; not dark.
  2. Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.
  3. Vivid, colourful, brilliant.
  4. Happy, in good spirits.
  5. Sparkling with wit; lively; vivacious; cheerful.
  6. Illustrious; glorious.
  7. Clear; transparent.
  8. Manifest to the mind, as light is to the eyes; clear; evident; plain.

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