Cryptic crossword clue
Taken advantage of plonk and in good mood at work 3-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PUT-UPON

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The straight part
We know that "Taken advantage of" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case taken advantage of = put-upon.
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 PUT-UPON mean?

PUT-UPON adjective
  1. Imposed on, taken advantage of, used, taken for granted, or unappreciated.

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