Cryptic crossword clue
Administers power initially from where he stays 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Administers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case administers = presides.
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 PRESIDES mean?

PRESIDES verb
  1. To act as president or chairperson.
  2. To exercise authority or control, oversit.
  3. To be a featured solo performer.

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