Cryptic crossword clue
I utter a couple of names when pushing back Hindu beggar 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Hindu beggar" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hindu beggar = sannyasi.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SANNYASI mean?

SANNYASI noun
  1. A man in the stage of sannyasa; a wandering ascetic, a religious mendicant.

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