Cryptic crossword clue
Forces one may make light of 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Forces" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case forces = voltages.
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What does VOLTAGES mean?

VOLTAGES noun
  1. The difference in electrostatic potential between two points in space, especially between live and neutral conductors or the earth.

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