Cryptic crossword clue
Underworld set alight 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Underworld" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case underworld = gangland.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GANGLAND mean?

GANGLAND noun
  1. The underworld of organized crime.

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