Cryptic crossword clue
Pressing foot traffic covering England’s capital 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Pressing foot" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pressing foot = treading.
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 TREADING mean?

TREADING verb
  1. To step or walk (on or over something); to trample.
  2. To step or walk upon.
  3. To beat or press with the feet.
  4. To go through or accomplish by walking, dancing, etc.
  5. To crush under the foot; to trample in contempt or hatred; to subdue.
  6. To copulate; said of (especially male) birds.
  7. (of a male bird) To copulate with.
TREADING noun
  1. The act of one who treads.

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