Cryptic crossword clue
Wanting old Chinese bigwig to suppress Apple IT

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

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The straight part
We know that "Wanting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wanting = desiring.
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 DESIRING mean?

DESIRING verb
  1. To want; to wish for earnestly.
  2. To put a request to (someone); to entreat.
  3. To want emotionally or sexually.
  4. To express a wish for; to entreat; to request.
  5. To require; to demand; to claim.
  6. To miss; to regret.
DESIRING noun
  1. A yearning for; a want.

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