Cryptic crossword clue
Take on tea in a bag, paying in instalments 4,8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 8 letter word HIRE PURCHASE

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What does HIRE PURCHASE mean?

HIRE PURCHASE adjective
  1. Alternative spelling of hire purchase

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