Cryptic crossword clue
Fools set up with trap good for robbing 8

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

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

STINGING verb
  1. To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.
  2. (of an insect) To bite.
  3. (sometimes figurative) To hurt, to be in pain.
  4. To cause harm or pain to.
STINGING noun
  1. The act by which someone receives a sting.
STINGING adjective
  1. Having the capacity to sting.
  2. Precise and hurtful

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