Cryptic crossword clue
2 down grasps theory, oddly strained 8

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "strained" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case strained = filtered.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does FILTERED mean?

FILTERED verb
  1. To sort, sift, or isolate.
  2. To diffuse; to cause to be less concentrated or focused.
  3. To pass through a filter or to act as though passing through a filter.
  4. To move slowly or gradually; to come or go a few at a time.
  5. To ride a motorcycle between lanes on a road
FILTERED adjective
  1. With a filter (e.g., a cigarette).
  2. Having been filtered (e.g., coffee grounds).

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