Cryptic crossword clue
European leader having retired, like Louis XVI 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "like Louis XVI" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like louis xvi = beheaded.
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 BEHEADED mean?

BEHEADED verb
  1. To remove the head of; to cut someone's head off.
BEHEADED adjective
  1. Having had one's head cut off.

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