The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DECISIVE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result DECISIVE
- Determined plunge to accept European Community rise at core
- Revealing resolution a month early, try hard to give up second and third portions
- Key I found in eviscerated, missing judge hanging upside-down
- Drop small frozen item inside in return — it could be firm
- One engaged by complicated devices for settling an issue?
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The straight part
We know that "settling an issue?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case settling an issue? = decisive.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 DECISIVE mean?
DECISIVE adjective- Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.
- Marked by promptness and decision.