Cryptic crossword clue
Lofty reportedly tolerated having noble parents 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "having noble parents" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case having noble parents = highborn.
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 HIGHBORN mean?

HIGHBORN adjective
  1. Of high social standing as a result of having been born a member of an upper-level social class.
  2. Born a member of an upper-level social class (although not necessarily retaining high social standing)
  3. Of, pertaining to, or befitting people of high social standing.
  4. Of superior or premium quality; magnificent; expensive.

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