Cryptic crossword clue
Progressive, cross, embracing conflict with weak monarch 7-8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 plus 8 letter word FORWARD THINKING

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The straight part
We know that "Progressive" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case progressive = forward thinking.
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 FORWARD THINKING mean?

FORWARD THINKING adjective
  1. Thinking in a manner that takes the future into account; progressive.

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