Cryptic crossword clue
Stupidly deter run to be elected as MP 8

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

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The straight part

We know that "to be elected as MP" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to be elected as mp = returned.

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 RETURNED mean?

1. To come or go back (to a place or person).
2. To go back in thought, narration, or argument.
3. To turn back, retreat.
4. To turn (something) round.
5. To place or put back something where it had been.
6. To give something back to its original holder or owner.
7. To take back something to a vendor for a refund.
8. To give in requital or recompense; to requite.
9. To bat the ball back over the net in response to a serve.
10. To play a card as a result of another player's lead.
11. To throw a ball back to the wicket-keeper (or a fielder at that position) from somewhere in the field.
12. To say in reply; to respond.
13. To relinquish control to the calling procedure.
14. To pass (data) back to the calling procedure.
15. To retort; to throw back.
16. To report, or bring back and make known.
17. (by extension) To elect according to the official report of the election officers.

1. Bent back; angled.
2. That has come back.
3. Yielded as a return on an investment etc.
4. Back home having been discharged from military service.

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