Cryptic crossword clue
Way to generate income, when artist is English

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

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The straight part
We know that "Way to generate income" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case way to generate income = monetise.
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 MONETISE mean?

MONETISE verb
  1. To convert something (especially a security) into currency.
  2. To mint money.
  3. To establish a currency as legal tender.
  4. To make a business activity profit-generating, particularly in computer and Internet-related activities.

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