Cryptic crossword clue
A dish, Victoria initially on da throne? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "A dish" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a dish = vindaloo.
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 VINDALOO mean?

VINDALOO noun
  1. A blend of chilis, tamarind, ginger, cumin, and mustard seeds, originally from Goa.
  2. A hot curry made with this spice.

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