The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word POOH-BAH
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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What does POOH-BAH mean?
POOH-BAH noun- A person who holds multiple offices or positions of power at the same time.
- A leader or other important person.
- A pompous, self-important person.