Cryptic crossword clue
Short of cash after misfortune, with one pound 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Short of cash" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case short of cash = illiquid.
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.
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What does ILLIQUID mean?

ILLIQUID adjective
  1. Lacking liquidity; unable to be converted into cash.

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