Cryptic crossword clue
Single housing worker going begging 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "going begging" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case going begging = unwanted.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does UNWANTED mean?

UNWANTED noun
  1. One who or that which is not wanted; an undesirable.
UNWANTED adjective
  1. Not wanted; unwelcome.

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