Cryptic crossword clue
Seizing queen with kiss, her partner loses face 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Seizing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case seizing = annexing.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ANNEXING mean?

ANNEXING verb
  1. To add something to another thing, especially territory; to incorporate.
  2. To attach or connect, as a consequence, condition, etc.
  3. To join; to be united.
ANNEXING noun
  1. An annexation.

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