Cryptic crossword clue
28 Wobbly seat ceased to be under control 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "under control" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case under control = steadied.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does STEADIED mean?

STEADIED verb
  1. To stabilize something; to prevent from shaking.

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