Cryptic crossword clue
Disciples are against books by stars 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Disciples" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case disciples = votaries.
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 VOTARIES mean?

VOTARIES noun
  1. A person, such as a monk or nun, who lives a religious life according to vows they have made
  2. A devotee of a particular religion or cult
  3. A devout or zealous worshipper
  4. Someone who is devoted to a particular pursuit etc; an enthusiast.

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