Cryptic crossword clue
Those taking over position initially held by moneylenders 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Those taking over/Those taking over" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case those taking over/those taking over = usurpers.
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 USURPERS mean?

USURPERS noun
  1. One who usurps.

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