Cryptic crossword clue
Extremely selfish, muscular Atlas did 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Atlas did" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case atlas did = shrugged.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SHRUGGED mean?

SHRUGGED verb
  1. To raise (the shoulders) to express uncertainty, lack of concern, (formerly) dread, etc.

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