Cryptic crossword clue
Not a ham, as ham might be supplied for immoral acts 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "supplied for immoral acts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case supplied for immoral acts = procured.
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 PROCURED mean?

PROCURED verb
  1. To acquire or obtain.
  2. To obtain a person as a prostitute for somebody else.
  3. To induce or persuade someone to do something.
  4. To contrive; to bring about; to effect; to cause.
  5. To solicit; to entreat.
  6. To cause to come; to bring; to attract.

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