Cryptic crossword clue
Clergyman giving approval? Withdrawing it? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Withdrawing it?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case withdrawing it? = revoking.
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 REVOKING mean?

REVOKING verb
  1. To cancel or invalidate by withdrawing or reversing.
  2. To fail to follow suit in a game of cards when holding a card in that suit.
  3. To call or bring back.
  4. To hold back.
  5. To move (something) back or away.
  6. To call back to mind.

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