Cryptic crossword clue
Characters in rags need to ruffle privileged folk 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "privileged folk" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case privileged folk = grandees.
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 GRANDEES mean?

GRANDEES noun
  1. A high-ranking nobleman in Spain or Portugal.
  2. (by extension) A person of high rank.
  3. The title for a high ranking nobleman in Spain or Portugal.

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