Cryptic crossword clue
No longer be in black tie, having left earlier 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "No longer be in black" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case no longer be in black = overdraw.
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 OVERDRAW mean?

OVERDRAW noun
  1. The process by which, during the rendering of a three-dimensional scene, a pixel is replaced by one that is closer to the viewpoint, as determined by their Z coordinates.
OVERDRAW verb
  1. To withdraw more money from an account than there is credit; to make an overdraft
  2. To use a device for shooting arrows shorter than the draw of the bow.
  3. To exaggerate.
  4. To draw over the top of existing content.

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