Cryptic crossword clue
Joseph, good person, with Erica elbowing 8

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

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

JOSTLING verb
  1. To bump into or brush against while in motion; to push aside.
  2. To move through by pushing and shoving.
  3. To be close to or in physical contact with.
  4. To contend or vie in order to acquire something.
  5. To pick or attempt to pick pockets.
JOSTLING noun
  1. An act of jostling; a push or shove.

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