Cryptic crossword clue
Tanners plus shillings man changed 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Tanners" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tanners = sunlamps.
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 SUNLAMPS mean?

SUNLAMPS noun
  1. A lamp that produces ultraviolet radiation; used for therapeutic or cosmetic purposes.
  2. A high-intensity lamp, used to produce an illusion of daylight.

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