Cryptic crossword clue
Sit on the throne with it close to backside, and burn again 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "burn again" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case burn again = reignite.
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 REIGNITE mean?

REIGNITE verb
  1. Ignite again
  2. To start again, especially animosity or argument

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