Cryptic crossword clue
Degrades revolutionary when in prison? Just the opposite 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Degrades" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case degrades = cheapens.
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 CHEAPENS mean?

CHEAPENS verb
  1. To decrease the value of; to make cheap
  2. To make vulgar
  3. To become cheaper
  4. To bargain for, ask the price of.

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