Cryptic crossword clue
Metal having phosphorus initially employed specially for making spires 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "spires" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case spires = steeples.
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 STEEPLES mean?

STEEPLES noun
  1. A tall tower, often on a church, normally topped with a spire.
  2. A spire.
  3. A high headdress of the 14th century.
STEEPLES verb
  1. To form something into the shape of a steeple.

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