Cryptic crossword clue
Story with a poor beginning but a capital ending 4-2-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word RAGS-TO-RICHES

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
R
A
G
S
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T
O
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R
I
C
H
E
S

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