Cryptic crossword clue
  Was first to go around India certainly not needing to work 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "not needing to work" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not needing to work = leisured.
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 LEISURED mean?

LEISURED adjective
  1. Having leisure time.
  2. Leisurely, filled with leisure.

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