Cryptic crossword clue
Muscle put on by corrupt copper on retirement 8

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

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What does ADDUCTOR mean?

ADDUCTOR noun
  1. A muscle which draws a limb or part of the body toward the middle line of the body, or closes extended parts of the body; -- opposed to abductor

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