Cryptic crossword clue
Come before volcano in retreat and surrender 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Come before" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case come before = antecede.
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What does ANTECEDE mean?

ANTECEDE verb
  1. To go before; to precede.
  2. To predate or antedate.

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