Cryptic crossword clue
Swindle brought to light in defeat 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Swindle" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case swindle = confound.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CONFOUND mean?

CONFOUND noun
  1. A confounding variable.
CONFOUND verb
  1. To perplex or puzzle.
  2. To fail to see the difference; to mix up; to confuse right and wrong.
  3. To make something worse.
  4. To combine in a confused fashion; to mingle so as to make the parts indistinguishable.
  5. To cause to be ashamed; to abash.
  6. To defeat, to frustrate, to thwart.
  7. To damn (a mild oath).
  8. To bring to ruination.
  9. To stun, amaze

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