Cryptic crossword clue
What makes big shots in general filthy rich's capital? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "What makes big shots" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what makes big shots = enlarger.
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 ENLARGER mean?

ENLARGER noun
  1. Any device that makes something bigger, or makes it appear bigger.
  2. An optical device used to make enlarged prints from a photographic negative

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