Cryptic crossword clue
Reclusive types as before, little people 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Reclusive types" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case reclusive types = eremites.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does EREMITES mean?

EREMITES noun
  1. A hermit; a religious recluse, someone who lives alone.

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