Cryptic crossword clue
Devious racketeer harms pollster's task 6,8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 plus 8 letter word MARKET RESEARCH

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The straight part
We know that "pollster's task" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pollster's task = market research.
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 MARKET RESEARCH mean?

MARKET RESEARCH noun
  1. The systematic collection and evaluation of data regarding customers' preferences for actual and potential products and services.

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