The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word GLORIOUS
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result GLORIOUS
- Large backing devoted to Labour expelling first trio — wonderful
- Splendid urologist with no time for operation
- Noble government peer endlessly promises to pay
- The 12th clue is magnificent
- Good treatment of our soil? Magnificent
- Eminent urologist denied time off
- Good currency, gold and bonds – splendid!
- Fine loo rug is splashed
- Wonderful glow almost touches city lying before us
- Starts to get life organised, repaying debts – splendid!
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The straight part
We know that "magnificent" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case magnificent = glorious.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 GLORIOUS mean?
GLORIOUS adjective- Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory.
- Excellent, wonderful
- Bright or shining;
- Eager for glory or distinction
- Ecstatic; hilarious; elated with drink.