Cryptic crossword clue
Quarter settled first on scones, not wafers they want the cream on top

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

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The straight part
We know that "they want the cream on top" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they want the cream on top = elitists.
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 ELITISTS mean?

ELITISTS noun
  1. (usually derogatory) Someone who believes in or is perceived as believing in rule by an elite group.

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