Cryptic crossword clue
City publisher embraced by left- winger recovered 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "recovered" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case recovered = recouped.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does RECOUPED mean?

RECOUPED verb
  1. To make back, as an investment.
  2. To recover from an error.
  3. To keep back rightfully (a part), as if by cutting off, so as to diminish a sum due; to take off (a part) from damages; to deduct.
  4. To reimburse; to indemnify; often used reflexively and in the passive.

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