Cryptic crossword clue
To be one, this administrator must have two others 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "To be one, this administrator must have two others" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to be one, this administrator must have two others = triumvir.
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 TRIUMVIR mean?

TRIUMVIR noun
  1. One member of a triumvirate

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