Cryptic crossword clue
Life put in disarray, with daughter being given raise 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "being given raise" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case being given raise = uplifted.
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 UPLIFTED mean?

UPLIFTED verb
  1. To raise something or someone to a higher physical, social, moral, intellectual, spiritual or emotional level.
  2. (of a penalty) To aggravate; to increase.
  3. (travel) To be accepted for carriage on a flight.
  4. To remove (a child) from a damaging home environment by a social welfare organization.
UPLIFTED adjective
  1. Lifted upwards, raised.
  2. Joyous, hopeful or inspired.

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