Cryptic crossword clue
Note on mobile model about start of regeneration for tardis user 4,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 4 letter word TIME LORD

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The straight part
We know that "tardis user" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tardis user = time lord.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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