Cryptic crossword clue
English mother’s family mostly raised to be successful without help 4-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 4 letter word SELF MADE

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What does SELF MADE mean?

SELF MADE adjective
  1. Of a person, having achieved success by one's own efforts, with little to no support from family members and others.
  2. Of a thing, made by oneself instead of bought or taken over.

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