Cryptic crossword clue
Manchester United initially had money that is spent on opening, facing protests 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "protests" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case protests = mutinies.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MUTINIES mean?

MUTINIES noun
  1. An organized rebellion against a legally constituted authority, especially by seamen against their officers.
  2. Violent commotion; tumult; strife.
MUTINIES verb
  1. To commit mutiny.

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