Cryptic crossword clue
Wanting money to be beaten 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Wanting money/beaten" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wanting money/beaten = strapped.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does STRAPPED mean?

STRAPPED verb
  1. To beat or chastise with a strap; to whip, to lash.
  2. To fasten or bind with a strap.
  3. To sharpen by rubbing on a strap, or strop
STRAPPED adjective
  1. (of a person) Muscular.
  2. Armed; carrying a weapon.
  3. Poor; broke.

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