Cryptic crossword clue
Superior points he passed on by mistake 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Superior" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case superior = snobbish.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SNOBBISH mean?

SNOBBISH adjective
  1. Having the property of being a snob; arrogant and pretentious; smugly superior or dismissive of perceived inferiors.

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