Cryptic crossword clue
Gather refusals may be the results of arson attacks 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "results of arson attacks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case results of arson attacks = infernos.
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 INFERNOS mean?

INFERNOS noun
  1. A place or situation resembling Hell.
  2. A large fire, a conflagration.

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