Cryptic crossword clue
Doctor agrees I can initially get fit to Olympic standards? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "get fit to Olympic standards? /get fit to Olympic standards?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case get fit to olympic standards? /get fit to olympic standards? = graecise.
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 GRAECISE mean?

GRAECISE verb
  1. To render Grecian, or cause (a word or phrase in another language) to take a Greek form.
  2. To translate into Greek.
  3. To conform to the Greek custom, especially in speech.

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