Cryptic crossword clue
Nonpayer's bushed and defeated 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Nonpayer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case nonpayer = deadbeat.
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 DEADBEAT mean?

DEADBEAT noun
  1. A lazy and/or irresponsible person who is often unemployed, often depending upon wealthy or otherwise financially independent people for support.
  2. A person who defaults on debts.
DEADBEAT adjective
  1. (of an instrument) having a damped needle that stops without oscillation
  2. Defaulting on one's debts
  3. Defeated or exhausted
  4. Lazy or irresponsible
  5. Dead tired

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