Cryptic crossword clue
Was important in China to have tea say with ginger 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Was important" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case was important = mattered.
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 MATTERED mean?

MATTERED verb
  1. To be important.
  2. (in negative constructions) To care about, to mind; to find important.
  3. To form pus or matter, as an abscess; to maturate.

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