Cryptic crossword clue
Gathers an argument against seven-up 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Gathers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gathers = convenes.
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 CONVENES mean?

CONVENES verb
  1. To come together; to meet; to unite.
  2. To come together, as in one body or for a public purpose; to meet; to assemble.
  3. To cause to assemble; to call together; to convoke.
  4. To summon judicially to meet or appear.

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