Cryptic crossword clue
Fugitive has to rush a barrier 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Fugitive/Fugitive" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fugitive/fugitive = runagate.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RUNAGATE mean?

RUNAGATE noun
  1. A deserter, renegade or apostate.
  2. A fugitive; a runaway.

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