Cryptic crossword clue
After word of action, each among other ranks is to conquer 8

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

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What does OVERBEAR mean?

OVERBEAR verb
  1. To carry over.
  2. To push through by physical weight or strength; to overwhelm, overcome.
  3. To prevail over; to dominate, overpower; to oppress.
  4. To produce an overabundance of fruit.

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