Cryptic crossword clue
Again catching great plays about family 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Again catching" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case again catching = retaking.
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 RETAKING mean?

RETAKING verb
  1. To take something again
  2. To take something back
  3. To capture or occupy somewhere again
  4. To photograph or film again
RETAKING noun
  1. The act of taking again.

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