Cryptic crossword clue
French article about hooligans and betrayers 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "betrayers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case betrayers = sellouts.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SELLOUTS mean?

SELLOUTS noun
  1. An action in which principles are compromised for financial gain.
  2. A person who compromises his or her principles for financial gain.
  3. The selling of an entire stock of something, especially tickets for an entertainment or sports event.

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