Cryptic crossword clue
Old radical populist with two pounds in bank at end of year 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Old radical populist" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case old radical populist = leveller.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LEVELLER mean?

LEVELLER adjective
  1. The same height at all places; parallel to a flat ground.
  2. At the same height as some reference; constructed as level with.
  3. Unvaried in frequency.
  4. Unvaried in volume.
  5. Calm.
  6. In the same position or rank.
  7. Straightforward; direct; clear.
  8. Well balanced; even; just; steady; impartial.
  9. Of even tone; without rising or falling inflection; monotonic.
  10. Perpendicular to a gravitational force.
LEVELLER noun
  1. A person or thing that levels.
  2. (especially) Something that transcends people’s differences (such as social class, wealth, etc.); something that tends to eliminate advantages and disadvantages.
  3. A person holding a political opinion in favor of eliminating disparities between the haves and the have nots.
  4. An equaliser.

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