Cryptic crossword clue
Mystic thrown taking in island location 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Mystic" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mystic = cabalist.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CABALIST mean?

CABALIST noun
  1. A member of a cabal.
  2. A person skilled in esoteric matters.
  3. A student of the Jewish Kaballah.

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