Cryptic crossword clue
More white people in the leading position before 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "More white" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case more white = pearlier.
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 PEARLIER mean?

PEARLIER adjective
  1. Of a pale greyish white colour, tinted with blue.
  2. Resembling or characteristic of a pearl; nacreous.
  3. Containing or yielding pearls.
  4. Having a pure sweet tone.

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