Cryptic crossword clue
Usual cap of senior commanders 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "commanders" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case commanders = generals.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does GENERALS mean?

GENERALS noun
  1. A general fact or proposition; a generality.
  2. The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces.
  3. A great strategist or tactician.
  4. The head of certain religious orders, especially Dominicans or Jesuits.
  5. A commander of naval forces; an admiral.
  6. A general servant; a maid with no specific duties.
  7. A general anesthetic.
  8. General anesthesia.
  9. The general insurance industry.
GENERALS verb
  1. To lead (soldiers) as a general.

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