Cryptic crossword clue
Regret backing drug element 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "element" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case element = europium.
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 EUROPIUM mean?

EUROPIUM noun
  1. A metallic chemical element (symbol Eu) with an atomic number of 63.

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