Cryptic crossword clue
A long green Rover transported Commonwealth official 8,7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 plus 7 letter word GOVERNOR GENERAL

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What does GOVERNOR GENERAL mean?

GOVERNOR GENERAL noun
  1. An official appointed by the reigning British monarch to govern a Commonwealth realm as the monarch's representative.
  2. An official in a similar position in other countries.
  3. A zongdu.

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