Cryptic crossword clue
Takes over and happens to have no right food 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Takes over" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case takes over = occupies.
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 OCCUPIES mean?

OCCUPIES verb
  1. (of time) To take or use.
  2. To take or use space.
  3. To have sexual intercourse with.
  4. To do business in; to busy oneself with.
  5. To use; to expend; to make use of.

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