Cryptic crossword clue
Contemptible animal to carry goods extremely lackadaisically 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Contemptible" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case contemptible = beggarly.
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 BEGGARLY mean?

BEGGARLY adjective
  1. In the manner of a beggar; poverty-stricken; mean; poor; contemptible.
  2. Fit for a beggar; occasioned by begging.
  3. (by extension) inadequate or meagre.
BEGGARLY adverb
  1. In an indigent, mean, or despicable manner; in the manner of a beggar.

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