Cryptic crossword clue
Rough servant one charged after row 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Rough servant" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rough servant = scullion.
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 SCULLION mean?

SCULLION noun
  1. A servant of the lower classes.
  2. A low, base person.
SCULLION noun
  1. A spring onion, Allium fistulosum.
  2. Any of various similar members of the genus Allium.
  3. Any onion that lacks a fully developed bulb.
  4. A leek.

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