Cryptic crossword clue
Did hero’s treatment get more slapdash? 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "more slapdash" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case more slapdash = shoddier.
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 SHODDIER mean?

SHODDIER adjective
  1. Of poor quality or construction
  2. Pretentious, sham, counterfeit
  3. Ambitious by reason of newly-acquired wealth; nouveau riche

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