Cryptic crossword clue
See money before crooks 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "See money" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case see money = prebends.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PREBENDS mean?

PREBENDS noun
  1. A stipend paid to a canon of a cathedral.
  2. The property or other source of this endowment.
  3. Political patronage employment.
  4. A prebendary.
PREBENDS verb
  1. To bend in advance.

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