Cryptic crossword clue
Earl said to be broke should be in job getting money 8

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

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What does SALARIED mean?

SALARIED adjective
  1. Paid a salary, as opposed to being an hourly worker or a volunteer. Generally indicating a professional or manager.
  2. Paid monthly as opposed to weekly.
SALARIED verb
  1. To pay on the basis of a period of a week or longer, especially to convert from another form of compensation.

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