Cryptic crossword clue
Closely hold, grabbing a parish priest, conveying appreciation 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "conveying appreciation" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case conveying appreciation = clapping.
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 CLAPPING mean?

CLAPPING verb
  1. To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.
  2. To applaud.
  3. To slap with the hand in a jovial manner.
  4. To bring two surfaces together forcefully, creating a sharp sound.
  5. To come together suddenly with noise.
  6. To create or assemble (something) hastily (usually followed by up or together).
  7. To set or put, usually in haste.
  8. To shoot (somebody) with a gun.
CLAPPING noun
  1. The action by which someone or something claps.

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