Cryptic crossword clue
More worried counterfeits are in use 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "More worried" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case more worried = uneasier.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does UNEASIER mean?

UNEASIER adjective
  1. Not easy; difficult.
UNEASIER adjective
  1. Restless; disturbed by pain, anxiety
  2. Not easy in manner; constrained
  3. Causing discomfort or constraint

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