Cryptic crossword clue
Pupil returns drink to get money 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "to get money" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to get money = drawdown.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does DRAWDOWN mean?

DRAWDOWN noun
  1. The act of reduction or depletion.
  2. The result of reduction or depletion.
  3. A change in hydraulic head in a well or other body of water.
  4. A measure of the decline from a historical peak in some variable, typically the cumulative profit or total open equity of a financial trading strategy.
  5. The process of a bank releasing previously agreed loan amount to the borrower, hence making it available for them to use.

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