Cryptic crossword clue
For instance, Hydra spymaster is moderately content 8

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "For instance, Hydra" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case for instance, hydra = asterism.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does ASTERISM mean?

ASTERISM noun
  1. (constellation) An unofficial constellation (small group of stars that forms a visible pattern).
  2. A rarely used typographical symbol (⁂, three asterisks arranged in a triangle), used to call attention to a passage or to separate subchapters in a book.
  3. A star-shaped figure exhibited by some crystals by reflected light (as in a star sapphire) or by transmitted light (as in some mica).

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