Cryptic crossword clue
Widespread longing to follow Republican in charge 3-8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word FAR-REACHING

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The straight part
We know that "Widespread" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case widespread = far-reaching.
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 FAR-REACHING mean?

FAR-REACHING adjective
  1. Having a broad range, scope, or influence.

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