Cryptic crossword clue
Dishes stuffed with bits of allspice chef makes less hot 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "makes less hot" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case makes less hot = placates.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PLACATES mean?

PLACATES verb
  1. To calm; to bring peace to; to influence someone who was furious to the point that they become content or at least no longer irate.

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