The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word UNAMUSED
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The straight part
We know that "(Queen) Victoria is said to have been…" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case (queen) victoria is said to have been… = unamused.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 UNAMUSED mean?
UNAMUSED adjective- Not amused; thus often offended or put off.