The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word GRANDEST
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The straight part
We know that "Most magnificent" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case most magnificent = grandest.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does GRANDEST mean?
GRANDEST adjective- Of a large size or extent; great.
- Great in size, and fine or imposing in appearance or impression; illustrious, dignified, magnificent.
- Having higher rank or more dignity, size, or importance than other persons or things of the same name.
- (usually in compound forms) Standing in the second or some more remote degree of parentage or descent.
- Fine; lovely.
- Containing all the parts proper to a given form of composition.