Cryptic crossword clue
When we sit down to eat polenta, for instance, a herb is called for 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "When we sit down to eat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case when we sit down to eat = mealtime.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does MEALTIME mean?

MEALTIME noun
  1. The appointed time at which a meal is served or eaten.

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