Cryptic crossword clue
More substantial lump in rice melted 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "More sub/stantia/l" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case more sub/stantia/l = chunkier.
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 CHUNKIER mean?

CHUNKIER adjective
  1. Having chunks.
  2. (of a person) Fat.
  3. Of a cat: having a large, solid bodyline.

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