Cryptic crossword clue
Shielding us, having disposed of a large sum of cash 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Shielding" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shielding = guarding.
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What does GUARDING mean?

GUARDING verb
  1. To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.
  2. To keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like.
  3. To watch by way of caution or defense; to be caution; to be in a state or position of defense or safety.
  4. To protect the edge of, especially with an ornamental border; hence, to face or ornament with lists, laces, etc.
  5. To fasten by binding; to gird.
GUARDING noun
  1. Tensing of the muscles, especially of the abdomen, in order to minimise the movement and agitation to the internal inflamed organs.

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