The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word NIGGARDS
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The straight part
We know that "Misers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case misers = niggards.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 NIGGARDS mean?
NIGGARDS noun- A miser or stingy person; a skinflint.
- A false bottom in a grate, used for saving fuel.
- To hoard; to act stingily.