Cryptic crossword clue
Managed taking bags with rifles through 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "rifles through" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rifles through = ransacks.
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 RANSACKS mean?

RANSACKS verb
  1. To loot or pillage. See also sack.
  2. To make a vigorous and thorough search of (a place, person) with a view to stealing something, especially when leaving behind a state of disarray.
  3. To examine carefully; to investigate.
  4. To violate; to ravish; to deflower.

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