The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word HEADREST
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result HEADREST
- Support for driver re deaths in a crash
- The chair might include one toilet break
- School chief needs others for support
- Remain on chair with this?
- She rated foreign support
- Support Reds, playing in high temperature
- Support for napper?
- He stared improperly – part of seat being visible behind
- He trades off support for the crown
- Ambassador’s notice announced force in support
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The straight part
We know that "Remain on chair with this?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case remain on chair with this? = headrest.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does HEADREST mean?
HEADREST noun- The part of a seat designed to support the sitter's head.